As I was creating this drawing with the thought of using it as a cover for some note cards, I was struck by how much these words play a part in an artists life.
Love
Create
Inspire
Dream
Believe
Sing
Listen
As an artist we love to create. To ask us not to create would be like asking us not to breathe. We are inspired by so many things that surround us every day and look at the world just a little differently, hoping that in our art we can help you see the world a little clearer.
Every work of art starts out with us believing both in ourselves and in the concept of the dream we see in our mind. We then need to listen to our hearts and that inner voice that says, yes you can.
When the dream becomes an inspiration that turns into an artistic adventure, our heart sings.
Do we always love the end result? Well, no, but that dream will come again as long as we believe in ourselves, listen to our hearts and love the work we do.
Hope this inspires you to do something you love.
What dream inspires you?
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Did you ever find your head so full of so many ideas that just keep swirling around and around and won't let you concentrate on any one of them? I have,
and it seems that it plays tricks and turns it all around and leaves me speechless. Now, those that know me, would say leaving me speechless is not something they would agree with as it seems I always have some opinion or another.
Lately it seems that no one thought is clear and that thought brings up another thought and by then one has lost the original thought. What is this "monkey mind" trying to do? Perhaps it is time to just take a deep breath, exhale, and reverse directions. By trying to do too much one accomplishes nothing.
A walk in the woods, along a stream or just down the sidewalk may be what is in order here. Starting out with no perceived notion or destination in mind, and just allowing whatever enters the mind to stay awhile and figure it all out.
What artistic endeavor is next? Who knows. At this point if a brush were put to canvas it would probably be just a bunch of scribbling--or doodling--hey, that gives me an idea, perhaps a little zentangling (oh gosh, does poor Webster even
know that word?) but, I digress--really need to get out and take that walk.
How do you handle your "monkey mind"?
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This weekend we celebrate Father's Day.
What is a Father? I am sure each of us has a different viewpoint on that question. My Father was a man of few words, but when he did speak, one learned that it was important to listen. I learned so much more than what words could teach from my Father.
Watching him live his life, and provide for us, taught me the importance of loyalty, honesty, hard work and perseverance. He always did what needed to be done without any expectations of a reward. Sometimes those lessons learned run the deepest. I have used that as a foundation on which I wanted to build my life.
He never told me he loved me, but looking back now I realize that his way of showing that, perhaps meant more than saying the words.
My Dad is in heaven now but I still thank him for that foundation.
How has your Dad contributed to your life? If you care to, please share with us.
I give a huge salute to all the Dad's out there---may God Bless each and every one of you.
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This quote by Leonardo da Vinci was on a beautiful poster in the window at Seranya Studios Art Boutique when I arrived "at work" on Tuesday. I put "at work" in parenthesis because being at the studio isn't really work. Being there opens the senses, feeds the soul and brings peace to one's life.
The first part of this month one of the contributing artists at the studio, Richard Rooker, our amazing water-colorist, took time to find and display all these fabulous quotes in the windows at the studio. These words struck a cord with me, and I wanted to share it with all of you.
In our extremely busy lives (and whose isn't?) it seems as if simplicity is a thing of the past as all the technology screams at us to do more, do it faster so you have time to do more. Where does this leave us?
So often it leaves us going through the motions of a very happy, busy, accomplished life--but is it? In our area, many Internet Service Providers were down for a good day, and that brought forward how often we run to our computers to do yet one more thing. How much time is consumed in a day?
Simplicity-------------what a wonderful thought. Simplifying our lives to bring sophistication and calm. As an artist when you find yourself slip into that "zone" while working, doesn't that bring a simplicity to the task at hand and also a quiet peace to the soul?
Living simple in the world today takes thought and dedication to achieve that goal, but wouldn't it be worth it?
Share with us if you crave a simpler life that leads to sophistication and how you can accomplish that.
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