Much is said about this word "boundaries" as it relates to our personal and emotional lives. But it also has great benefit for our creative lives as well. As creative beings we deal with practical as well as emotional issues. Our inner artist will be nurtured when boundaries are set for such things as WHO … Continue reading Boundaries: A Key to Artful Living
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Be RebElliOus: A Key to Artful Living
"Be rebellious!" The words flew out of my mouth before I even really thought about what I was saying. Now that I've had a chance to think about it...it's not bad advice. You see, my friend was telling me how excited she was about starting Sketchbook Skool!! Her face lit up as she spoke … Continue reading Be RebElliOus: A Key to Artful Living
Sparkle
In a recent conversation someone was sharing with me that the sparkle had gone. She was referring to a course of study she had undertaken a couple of years ago and was now, at the midpoint, wondering if this was really what she wanted. That original sparkle had fizzled. After encouraging her to take some … Continue reading Sparkle
Ways of Walking
As I walk in my neighborhood, and observe others who walk, I've noticed there are at least four different postures people have when they walk. I know there are more, but these four seem to be the majority. There are those who sit slightly back on their heels. The torso is straight but their center … Continue reading Ways of Walking
Owls All Around Me
Can you take it? One more drawn "selfie" in a recent knit? I'm not prone to selfies, but if it allows me an opportunity to draw a face and a bit of knitting...well, ok. I received this gorgeous dusty blue Baby Alpaca Grande yarn by Plymouth from my mom for Christmas. I knew just the … Continue reading Owls All Around Me
I was not made for this!
Every time I shop at Walmart I have this thought. It hits me square in the face somewhere about the chip aisle, which seems to be crammed with carts and vendors stocking shelves. Someone's unhappy baby begins to wail somewhere in the store. The child's blood-curdling screams echo throughout the fluorescent lighted warehouse-like box. … Continue reading I was not made for this!
Tension
A continuation of thoughts on dreams & reality... Between dreams and reality lies a tension that is not easily eased. When your reality feels very far from your dreams, the tension can be so great you feel you might snap at any moment. Your life, even though it may appear to others as a good … Continue reading Tension
Draw What You Live
For me, drawing my life is a direct link to loving my life. Take the above for example. I did not set about it with any thought that I needed to love my life more, or that I was going to find my heart pulled in the direction of my life, just as it is … Continue reading Draw What You Live
Somewhere Between Dreams & Reality
I'm reading a book titled Live What You Love by Bob and Melinda Blanchard. It sat on a friend's coffee table, I picked it up with interest and have enjoyed reading it thus far. I like topics like this...dreams. People who pursue them. Stories of how they achieve them. What I like about this book, … Continue reading Somewhere Between Dreams & Reality
Knitting Under the Radar
During the entire Art Show preparation time, from beginning of January to last week, I have been knitting. A lot. It always surprises me, every year, when busy full times hit, that I keep on knitting unaware of how the few rows here, some stitches there are adding up. I'll be sharing just a few … Continue reading Knitting Under the Radar