Sunday, August 29, 2010

Simply Sunday Free Journal Prompt

In this shot I had the focus on the heart of the flower, her petals that were about to open and reach out to our world~

I was visiting a friend Jackie's blog yesterday. She had asked the question when is an artist an "artist"? It is quite a lovely post. I had many thoughts swirling around my head as I read this article, but I had to think of when do I really feel like an artist!? What makes an artist an "artist"?

For me I think an artist is when an "artist" or for myself I am totally immersed in my work. It is almost like the "artist" or I am getting ideas, energy and guidance to help me in the act of
creating. Being right in that moment, feeling the paint, creating with the flow.
Just being in the moment~ For me that is when I think an artist is an "artist" or when I am an "artist"
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I try not to compare myself to "real" artists if I did I would never grow into the artist I am~ Theresa Huse


So today's journal prompt is for you to "focus on things that matter."
You could just sit down, create and be in the moment. Or you could make a list of things that matter to you that you want to focus on. You might even just focus on sharing time with a loved one. Or spending more focused time with your child. What ever you decide to do today think about it for a moment and focus on things that matter to you~
I hope you can keep your Sunday simple and enjoy all it holds for you!

Ps Congrats Jackie on focusing on you and things that matter to you by taking a new art class! Spread your wings ~

4 comments:

  1. Your right! Last night after I got finished Sulking about the whole "artist" thing . I decided to just play and not worry so much about rather to use the label of artist or not and I had fun . Also I sat and made a list of what I want from art .I don't need to be a "famous artist" . What I decided I wanted was just something to be proud of to hang in my home and to be able to communicate with a pencil , a brush , or whatever I want with greater ease. So I made a list to remind me that it is not the "label" I seek . I had a visitor on that post that said that being technically good at painting or drawing doesn't make you an artist . Good art is art that has a soul and that you can feel emotionally . I like that!!
    Thank you for your support always :)
    Oh and I am having a Silly Sunday Giveaway , just what is needed to lighten up . Make sure to sign up . Thank you again for your wonderful support and reminding me to focus on what matters.
    Hugs,
    Jackie

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  2. Thank-you for dropping by my blog to say hello. Photography is something I struggle with so I am so happy to have found you...I can use ALOT of tips! lol. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. Your photo captured me! And your blog embraced me with such powerful words. So happy to have dropped by today.

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  4. Great description of an artist!...Christine

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