Life shrinks or expands
in proportion to one's courage.
Anaïs Nin
I decided a while ago that i would blog less often
and paint more.
And guess what i discovered?
That blogging is what kept me painting more often.
Knowing that i would be posting something in the morning
inspired me to be creative at night.
I blog less now (about twice per week)
and instead of using the extra time to paint
(like i thought i would!)
i clean the house
or go for coffee
or read
and more often than not
i work.
That's just yucky.
;-)
So i'm back to posting more often,
every day or two.
Yay for me!
It just gives me the kick in the ass i need
to keep myself creating.
I did this one in my journal last night...
acrylics, markers and white pen.
I really have a thing for twirls, don't i?
colors are off and i don't usually fiddle much
with making adjustments,
but you get the idea.
The woman in the moon.
:-)
and this is my little blue room,
after the painting last night.
more stuff
and still more stuff. :-)
i took this pic this morning, in natural light.
By the way, i got a lovely invitation a little while back
to be a featured artist on Jennibellie's fabulous blog.
For those of you interested in reading the little interview
just click here.
Jenny is a talented and kind artist and spends much of her time
making beautiful things and spreading the love by
sharing her artwork and her tutorial videos for everyone.
I just love anyone who's willing to share so much of themselves
with the world.
Thank you Jenny!
Wishing you all a wonderful week
filled with sunshine and lollipops.
xoxo
I love her and her twirls =) and the girl in the ocean is just gorgeous, definitely my fav piece of mixed media I've seen for a while. Thank you for your kind words *blush*, I'm so pleased you took part in TAT, I think you're so inspiring and encouragin to us all (...so please keep up reg blogging lol xx)
ReplyDeleteLoved discovering you on Jennibelie's wonderful blog I am now following you too. Another great inspiration to us beginners, going to enjoy reading through the rest of your lovely blog.
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ReplyDeleteI could not agree with you more, Pauline. :]
The "blogging" community, is where my peeps are. <3
The inspiration and encouragement from others, is collectively gathered from there.
I simply love my followers and treasure there comments, always.
Posting on my blog, makes me accountable, no matter what my health issues are that day. I know someone out there is "cyber" space is rooting me on! ((hugs))
p.s. Fantastic interview! great job, love getting to know you better. Also, where can I find such a beautiful dress??
It is "magical", Pauline.
Love your interview and quite taken with your woman in the moon :).
ReplyDeleteStay inspired!
That's so funny that you found out the blogging actually motivated you to make things to show on your blog--LOL! I think it motivates me, too, like that. I'm just slower to create than you are. ;)
ReplyDeleteLoved your interview!! I love watching all Jenny's videos. She's artistic and the most creative recycler I've ever seen. :)
I agree ~ connecting with artist online keeps me on 'course' ~ yet there are times I get a sensory overload from the internet ~ so balance is key in my life ~ LOL ~ Your Lady of the Moon is lovely ~ love all the detail seemed to pull it together nicely ~ thanks for you lovely supportive comment ~ I am getting there ~ Like Grandma Moses who didn't start painting until she was in her 80's ~ LOL ~ Happy Painting ~ ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteYour moon lady is lovely - love the "moonglow" on her skin! And I spy the water girl on your desk too! Great work! I'm glad you are going to be back to posting more often!
ReplyDeleteI too find that blogging keeps me creating-if I don't blog as often I don't make as much. I love her- just love her! The lines on the dress are fabulous- the moon behind her is perfect! I am pinning this!
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh when I read your assessment of the blogging/creating correlation. I am totally with you there. I do so much more because of my blogging. Not that a break and those other activities aren't just as worthy...it's just nice to see the connections. I LOVE The Women in the Moon. The patterns, shapes and colors are lovely to me.
ReplyDeleteI just spent time I was supposed to be using getting dinner organised cruising and catching up on what you have been up to, so if they all come whining then I am directing complaints your way...
ReplyDeleteyou have been busy and I had a laugh when you said you had realised that it was blogging that made you work... if you have a deadline then it is easier to put off some of the other things, or do with with a bit of speed at least... when I did my post grad work in creativity theory it was interesting to read all the theories and stuff that is written,but a lot of it places so many expectations on people to change and adopt all sorts of ideas and delve deep, but at the end of the day a deadline and a reason are all you need... I am glad you will be back more often....xx
I am glad that you'll be blogging more often - it is funny what motivates us. You and your artwork have a way of bringing a smile to my face and to my heart so I look forward to you sharing more often. xoxo
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