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Category Archives: art studio If only I had enough time. Do you ever find yourself saying that to yourself? That is what I said when the three boys were little, and part of me didn’t want that time to end. I painted pictures with them in between making Halloween costumes and cookies, parties and putting bandaids on knees. We… Being creative in life and art requires balance,inspiration and some down time The reward is transformation of our thoughts, sprits and bodies. Have you found that to be true for you? Expanding the power of visual images is thrilling to me. Imagine, just holding an image in your mind’s eye is the way to solve a problem, create a new situation or invent something new! Do you find it difficult to believe that visualizing something is the beginning of making it real? Are you tempted to… show 2 comments 
Beautiful, Beth!! COLOR!!!
Beautiful, Beth!! COLOR!!! Expanding the power of visual images is thrilling to me. Imagine, just holding an image in your mind’s eye is the way to solve a problem, create a new situation or invent something new! Do you find it difficult to believe that visualizing something is the beginning of making it real? Are you tempted to… show 1 comment
Beautiful, Beth!! COLOR!!! show 9 comments 
Leah,
Great hearing form you! Looking forward to hearing more about what you are up to creatively, as well. 
Great to see your work. You are as amazing as I remember. 
great tips!! and i love that wallace stevens quote!
Thank you, Beth.
@Anna As you articulate, preconceived notions are certainly challenging to deal with, because it is difficult to disengage from them. Perhaps they seem like a kind of lifesaver for us, so we don’t have to risk too much. In reality,though, expectations can crowd the truth out of creative marks. The marks then, are no longer searching, they have stopped growing. When i see that it is a reminder to me to begin again to trust my hand working with my heart in the now moment. Thank you for the affirmation!
@Hybrid J Art and life require similar handling, as you expressed so eloquently. 
Hi Beth – What a timely post, tying so well in what I am pondering right now. I fully agree with what you write: get physical – definitely, set a time limit – yes, I set a limit of 20 min today!. What I find important too, is to be void of preconceived notions of the result and just let the brush/hand lead! 
What a great post to remind us not only about art but also about life! Just how many times we try to impress, both ourselves and others, that we forget the reason why we are doing something. Thank you for writing up such wonderful post. |
And great thoughts matching the Lady who wrote them.
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Nina - Taking deep breathes, focusing on my inner Self and other stuff just like dat.
bethvw - You are so right, family can provide a grounding when things are not working out the way you planned. I agree with you about nature as well. I remember stopping at the ocean in winter and early in the morning in summer, just to feel the pounding waves and look at the never ending horizon! Nature puts things back in perspective. “Centering” describe what being immersed in nature does does for the body and soul. Thank you for your thoughtful ideas!
asmalltowndad - Other than my family, nature is my inspiration spiritually and creatively. Whether it’s setting on waters edge of a lake or ocean, or in a woods listening to the sounds and it’s visual wonders, it seems to bring me back to earth and calm.