Roberto (my darling husband) posted my finished picture \’Banished\’ -on FB last night. Which has prompted me to write about it a bit sooner than I had intended. I usually take time to sit with my work after it’s done. In a way, I meet my picture for the first time in this way. Before, …
My Muse wants me.
There is a lovely story told of Monet as he sat deep in thought in his garden. His neighbor looked over the fence at him and said \”Ah, the life of the artist – all rest and repose.\” Monet looked up in surprise and replied “No, you see, I am hard at work now. It …
Learning to do the back float.
After all these years, you would think I’d be a pro at letting the mighty river of life gracefully carry me as it courses along. I’ve read enough books; have had the rug pulled out too many times to know that I’m definitely not in control here. On most days, I have learned to go …
on meaning and meaningful
Creative ability is often confused with the creative process itself. Instead of focusing on what you want to create and its manifestation, your energy is depleted with wondering if what you create will have any meaning. You get sidetracked into a need to make your work (therefore your life) meaningful. You are hesitant to create …