Category Archives: perception

Create your life as if it were a work of art

I imagine life as a journey through time, that each moment is a gift. People, places and circumstances change around us.  We make choices that will help to create the life we experience. When I create my art, I try to make each stroke as close to my heart as possible. Every choice I make…

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How to make mistakes into opportunities!

Oh yes, it is true!  Many of my best ideas have begun by making a mistake. If I am afraid of doing something incorrectly, I feel inhibited about making decisions that are unusual or different. When I prepare myself the best I can and then go forward with courage, I find I gain a new…

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Can art change the world? You decide!

This is an incredible modeling of how life and art intersect to make something greater…transformation! It is worth every minute of watching and listening. Now that you’ve watched it, how can your work change the world?

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Nina - Whew. Energy. Creativity. Love. — one and the same–

Why artists are essential to America…

My breath was taken away by the words of Arlene Goldbard! She clearly identifies the power of the arts to develop awareness, imagination and empathy.

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Nina - Well. More fuel for the fire. Now we have to ALL in our own everyday ways take this preaching to the choir and spread the Word to those outside the choir. Mindful that is our own Artistic Motions and beliefs that “spread the Word”. Thanks, Beth.

Observe everyday as an artist

Traveling through my day allows me to actually observe what I am given and eventually transform it with my actions. Becoming awake to observe is a huge thing! I have had days when I am unable to observe anything around me. I focus only on getting through the day and am not inclined to see…

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admin - Observing oneself allows you to self reflect. Viewing your life as a work of art exposes the importance of each decision and the possibility of transformation.
Enjoy the journey!

Nina - I observe how I feel in each situation I find myself during the day. From here I can make a choice of how I want to respond. This brings me to the Art of Living My Life.

Your painting is so soft today, Beth. Thank you ! :)