Writers Block or Creative Block
Posted by Michele | Filed under Random
Ok, I’m not the one who is supposed to be getting the creative block as I write this. It’s not that I’m blocked on writing. I am blocked on my art at this point. The recent exhibit I showcased had new work and old work. The interesting thing was that everyone responded to my son’s abstracts and my silk paintings.
I had displayed some new oil paintings. They just did not get the response I thought I would. It was the silk. My original vision has always seen the silk that takes me to the top. It takes many days to complete an oil painting. It can take less than two days to complete a silk painting. So, why am I working so hard on the oils if I can turn a few heads with the silk? I think we get bored as artists so we need to try new things. I must admit that I created a deadline that was so intense for this past show that I probably wasn’t truly ready even though I prayed for each stroke to come out without such pain. And, that is exactly what it feels like at times.
When I paint on silk, I might feel apprehension but never pain. When I sketch on the silk I know that I’ve got to make it work as there is no turning back. A mistake can be good at times and other times it will be a mess. I created no severe messes but just nothing to boggle my own mind.
But at this point, I’m a bit blocked. I have a show coming up in January and I feel a bit stumped. I did not like what I sketched out today. It was ok but nothing that made me go, “Oooh that’s great!”
So, it is time to ponder on what makes me tick and others as well. I’ll find the right image for my story telling. That is what painters do, right? I want my art to be my livelihood in the next year so I’ve got to tell a great story. I will make it happen!!
Everyone goes through this. I need to relax a bit and figure out what I want to do. I will have to sit down tomorrow, do some research and thinking and then possibly I can let it rip? I found a great site that I will study tomorrow. It’s the Painting Forum at About.com. I’m sure this will help but ….right now, I hope a good night’s sleep will encourage the juices to flow and the brush to move tomorrow. Good night, everyone!
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Weekenders - Sit Your Butt Down
Posted by Michele | Filed under Furniture, Style Alert, Weekenders, What's Hot
Seating is a #! priority for me and it had better be comfortable. I have of a lot of meat on my derrière but it’s not near enough to create comfort on a hard sofa. In fact, right now we have the most uncomfortable seating. No matter what degree of a “couch potato” you are, our sofa would not work for you.
Today, I’ll give you some resources to the best looking contemporary seating with style and comfort. I selected all white sofas that look similar but with a different price point and flair.
Barclay Butera Home - This is my pick of the week for overall beauty and comfort.
A. Rudin - #2667 looks very similar. It would have to be the sit test to see which one wins.
BoConcept - has got some real beauties! Love their site but dizzy to navigate. It’s a bit too hip for users. I’d prefer things sitting still so I can look at them. I understand how you can move around the room — just goofy for my eyes.
Kat Burki Home - If you want something that leans a bit more transitional, try this new kid on the block. Their new to my book and I’ll put them on the favorites.
Calligaris - Five Stars should say it all for this sofa. Not so sure on the rest of the line but getting points like that should suggest this puppy is comfortable. Anything in Italy is sure to look good but the price point on this is pretty reasonable.
Room Service - Another look alike but very very nice. This site is one to land on for awhile. Their Love Sofa in bright pink is soooo much fun!
Jayson Home and Garden - This is the least favorite. I couldn’t find a similar look in leather but this is the closest style. Looks a bit sloppy for the price but their Hugo chair steps it up a pace.
That should give you some great hunts to sit your butt down on! If you want to purchase from the trade, give me a jingle!
Split Personality - Recession Reality Hits Hard
Posted by Michele | Filed under Random
Robert Meier PDN Photo Album 09
This past year from mid 2007 through most of 2008 has given me a reality check. The slowing economy effected my business, health and welfare. The real reason is that I fell into the same trap of listening too much to negative noise. Everyone is suffering from the media hype about recession, depression and it’s taken it’s foothold.
I’m not saying that there is no real problem in our world today. What I’m saying is that I was dealing with it all wrong. I lost myself in it. The real problem is the media. We are creatures not of our own habits but what we see, hear and read. If there is negativity lurking then we start feeling the “Creepy Crud”. If there is optimism surrounding us, there almost seems to be scents of fresh air and a light glowing. You can see it in peoples faces and eyes. I’ve been susceptable and I’ve decided NO MORE!
I’m going back to the 28 year old spirit I remember I had once. My sister recently came out of a “Fog” also and sent me her mission statement daily.
Why all of a sudden? Because I’m tired of being down and blue and now I’m “Off It” and now “On It”. You might have to get to a point of disgust like me to see that it’s only YOU that can change YOUR viewpoint.
That is how I decided to go back to my own talents of painting and create the art exhibit with my son last weekend. It worked. I should say, I worked like a dog preparing for it. And, I said many prayers along the way. I just thought, “Well, I had better do something with then talents he gave me.” The result was extremely positive due to my son and I creating the work, environment and attitude.
You can change your mood too everyone! It may seem harder than I’m suggesting, but remember I worked very hard to create the success from our show weeks before. I will never sit around and complain or moan and groan about the loss of work. I will make something happen from this day forward.
If the media gets to you! Get away from it! Read Success magazine, play motivational tapes, listen to music, get up and dance! Muster up some smiles. The holidays are on their way!
