Thoughts on Creativity
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Chocolate Crinkles
Not that we need anymore cookies after the holiday indulgence. But tonight we decided to make just one more batch. :) Love these chewy chocolate cookies. They manage to be both fudgy (sp?) & kinda light. Yum! Other than baking this evening, I've been working on several paintings. I have quite a few in-progress that
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Practice
Thought I'd better draw & paint a bit before I lose the ability. :) Most every time I make something, I'm reminded how important creative play is to me. It doesn't have to be much…just making a little something every day. The process is so satisfying. Have you heard the term being "in flow"? (Or
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Creative Ebb
Maybe it's just the usual summertime lull. I've been kinda…flat, creatively speaking. A friend once reminded me that creative cycles can be analogous to growing seasons. To get the most out of your soil, you need to let the field rest for a season after the harvest. Give the planting area time to grow rich
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Good to Remember
Even though others may not support you,Even though the world doubts you,Even though you feel like you haven’t made much progress,Even though that person over there seems to be running down her path with total ease,Even though it seems no one sees you,Even though you are unsure, You just keep on…Follow that map imprinted on
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Spring Dress
This girl's just for me! Actually, what happened is that she came out a little too closely inspired by Kelly Rae's lovely girls for me to feel comfortable trying to sell her. Not that I'm comparing my work at all to hers…but you know what I mean, right? I'm SO grateful for artists that are
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Mother Nature
Look out, we're walking down memory lane now! After looking through my archives to grab those Valentines photos yesterday, I started finding all kinds of fun older work. Ready? {This may take a few days to unfold!}I started by playing with Paperclay to make this little round head. At first I thought of sewing a
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‘nother teeny painting
I found a great little video tutorial online using this type of pastel/watercolor. This is my version of the girl created on that tutorial. Love the pink & yellow hair color combo! This type of learning works pretty well for me, but still feels weird: to copy a drawing directly the first time, in order
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Bits & pieces, thoughts & things…
Look ~ Art Supplies! :) This is the box 'o stuff I ordered from Dick Blick in preparation for Art Nest. Can't wait to dig in!But instead of jumping into a painting tonight, I had an idea last night to make a Valentine ornament. My table was all set up so I could start right
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Spots or no spots?
I can't decide if I like the speckled eggs or plain eggs. What do you think? I'm loving these twisty bits of wood though! Each one really has it's own character. The year is off to a great start. I'm so inspired right now and have at least 6 different fun projects in the works.
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Welcome 2009!
What fortune would you like to see for yourself? Wisdom? Wealth? Happiness? Security? I'm still working on my list for the coming year. Not a list of resolutions really, but a list of things I'd like to do and experience. Like learn to knit a scarf, or go camping…things like that. Topping my list though