Art, Spirit, and Imagination
Art, Spirit, and Imagination
“The imagination needs moodling,--long, inefficient happy idling, dawdling and puttering. ” ― Brenda Ueland
How do I find my art making inspiration?
Ideas and inspiration show up from everywhere, all of the time, and the best thing I can do to welcome them into my studio is be present.
The creative process is one place to let go of trying too hard, it will never work for me when I’m in effort. I’ve got to show up, and be willing to discover, create, destroy, invent, experiment, make a mess, and play. Voila! Here comes inspiration.
Being in effort is different from making the effort to show up and do the work. Commitment is the key. There’s something so satisfying about playing and allowing the magic to arrive.
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Art Sale on original paintings on paper.
Through 12/31/22, every mixed media painting on paper in my shop is on sale.
What’s new and interesting this week?
If you’re not yet familiar with Puddles the Pity Party Clown, I have a treat for you.
I’ve been a Puddles fan for years, and always love his work. He is the real deal, definitely check out his YouTube, or just do a search for ‘Puddles’ and you’ll find a lot to see, and listen to.
The big news on Puddles this week is he just released his cover of ‘War Pigs’, which you may know is an original Black Sabbath song from 1974 (I was a teenager listening to this waaay back then!). Puddles’ version is astounding and soulful. You can watch and listen here. You’re welcome!