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Category Archives: ordinary Explore your problem by imagining solutions in your mind’s eye. That exercise can make the difference between solving the problem or walking away in defeat! It is commonly understood that artists create by holding images in their minds eye. But the mind holds more than visual images. Did you know that musicians can hold the…  Here we sit , on the precipice of a new year…. I choose to spend the day in reflection of last year and preparing to embrace 2011. I reflect on seven chosen areas of my life , look at my journey last year and where I could go with them this year. … show 3 comments 
I love that photo of you, Beth. And as always your words give me alot to think about. Thanks, Mom 
greetings I fully agree. Creating art creates energy. That’s a secret most people don’t realize. I gain energy. I gain purpose. 
I clean, contemplate and consider the last moments of my ending year doing exactly what I want:: dreaming, digesting my dreams and directing degrees of movement large and small into the gratefulness that I AM and that we share together. All kinds of Blessings for 2011 — With Great Love, ng  What I did rediscover, as I reflected, is that I must create! It is as necessary to me as eating and sleeping. It is my way of sharing what is not not seen: of digging away at what is not understood; of researching using visual tools and gut level intuition. Why is this so important to me?… show 2 comments 
Well said…onward
Amen and bravo! show 5 comments 
I don’t know what I love more, the beautiful watercolor, the headline, or the sweet little story. 
Oh Jenna, I am so glad to hear from you. Isn’t A-list the best? Exploring creativity is a passion, inspired by my work. 
Hello from a fellow A-list blogger! Found your blog on the member’s blogs page and I’m really excited to start reading your blog. I love the quote above. It’s so wonderful for so many reasons. Hopefully your blog will help me rediscover my creativity. Keep up the good work! Jenna
“Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.” –Zen Proverb
“Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.” –Zen Proverb 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. |
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Nina - How delightfully sacred in this ordinary action. Tiny step of the day!! Thank you, Beth, for bringing a smile…..