Thank you Flora... again you have pushed me to a creative place I've never been before and I reckon I did ok.
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Our aim today is to create using all different materials, techniques and styles than what we are used to. I decided, in the very limited time I had this evening, to just go for it. My disruptive brief for myself was...
Gotta be happy with that!
Now off to deal with the disruption caused by me painting when there's a thousand other things to be done! Thank you Flora for pushing me to paint outside my comfort zone.. it's kinda cool out here :)
I remember reading that when two like minds get together for a cause it more than doubles the potential between them. Infact it is multiplied enormously and creative ideas begin flowing freely... we've all been a part of that experience, whether it's with hubby deciding how to renovate the kitchen, colleagues at work, a P&C fundraiser, or friends chatting about how to help another. Two minds are definitely way way way better than one. So anyways... I really want to collaborate. I want to find like minded people and create something big. Something amazing that will make a difference. It's on my to do list and I plan to make it happen one day.
And thank you Flora for reminding me of the importance of and encouraging me to collaborate and share my gifts with others.
I had soooo much fun this afternoon looking for Flora's subject matter and trying to get the perfect shot. Here's my attempts... 1. Explore shadows and light. 2. Find complimentary colours.
5. Something you love 6. Look up. What do you see? 7. Look down. What do you see?
So so much fun! Thank you Flora. You've helped bring the happy back into my snaps.
Other sensual delights would include the sea air, strawberry's, encouraging words and loving whispers, painting in the zone, trees, an open fire, a beautiful sunset. And of course someone to share these with would be nice :)
Mmmmm... love love love!!! Thank you Flora : )
A manifesto is a 'public declaration of policy and aims'. Like a mission statement for your life. Here is my Creative Manifesto... I live, I breath, I create. My art is my passion. It fosters my creative dreams and gives rise to my innermost ambitions. It is a nurturing playground for my courage and a safe outlet for my cares. My art is the place I go to in order to thrive and survive in this lifetime. I feel truly blessed and honored to have been given this wonderful creative gift. It is my hearts desire to continue learning and growing and to develop the skills I need so that through it I can bring light, bright and love into the world. Thank you Flora.. now I have my heart and sole in a paragraph : )
I know without a doubt the benefits of exercising are enormous for me. I know when I exercise I am lighter, brighter, calmer and cleverer. It lifts me up and everything is easier and more fun. I know I must make time for it. I want to. I try to. This morning was the first time in well over a week. "I'll fit it in tomorrow" is my daily mantra. Then guilt sets in and motivation out. Sooo... today's prompt has prompted me to set a plan for my exercise. And a reward of course! That's my plan. I'm very excited and can't wait to get my new outfit and try on all the other great benefits... should be looking and feeling good for my big 50 birthday bash late October. That's the plan Stan! Oh look.. tomorrows Sunday... rest day. Planned that well :) Thank you Flora for inspiring me to prioritise and find time to exercise my mind and body. PS. This version of this song is my very fave atm... gets my body (and mind) moving in all directions every time!!!
Sometimes we have to find a way to some how just let it go.
I will never forget the first time I read these words... it wasn't that long ago and it was one of the many aha moments we have when we're on the road to self discovery. I'm not sure if it was the fact that it described what goes on in my head so brilliantly that struck me most, or the realisation that maybe there were others who felt the same way... maybe I am just "a creative person" and not insane after all. Maybe, just maybe I'm normal. For me, along with creative you can throw in ambitious, sensitive, introverted and perfectionist with an anxiety disorder (there I've said it)... you can probably quadruple the number of tabs open on any given day. After nearly 50 years I'm still learning to live with myself and be comfortable in my own skin. I'm getting there. So Getting Quiet is a biggie for me. I've dabbled with meditation over the years but I don't think its really stood a chance inside my head and I never gave it the time. Far too much chaos to meditate!
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