Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Silence and a Sunshine award

I have been quiet haven't I ? I have been pondering the art of letting go. Do you ever find that sometimes you will get this message and it just keeps coming to you from all these different places? The message for me has been "Let go". I am speaking of this in a very artistic sense. All of the artist that I have watched and admire just let go .They do not hold back with the brush , they are not stopping to think between every stroke. Sometimes I will write an artist and ask them how they are able to do this. I have been told many times that it's because they get lost in the process and not the outcome of what they are creating . It seems simple doesn't it? For some reason it is not so simple for me. Sometimes I get stuck and the negative voices show up with the old "your not good enough" crap. I will work through this however and I am sure that I will find the lesson I need . I can't imagine not creating and my inner voice is screaming things like it wants me to paint bigger and let go. So that's where the silence is coming from .
On another note... I love my artist friends. Even though I have been quiet I have been visiting their blogs and I am on twitter .Twitter has allowed me to meet the most wonderful artist friends. One of my blogger friends Carrie gave me an award.Thank you Carrie. I am happy I met you :) .Thank you for thinking of me.the rules for this award are.



* Put the logo on your blog or within your post.

* Pass the award onto 12 bloggers.

* Link the nominees within your post.

* Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

* Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

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15 comments:

  1. MelitaMarch 23, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    awww, thank you jackie. i needed a little sunshine today & you are just the ray i needed :) hope your tuesday is tranquil. hugs!!

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  2. DianeMarch 23, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Jackie, thank you so much. It is such a treat to be recognized by other artists, and I admire your work--never doubt yourself, BUT I know what you mean. It's so great when it happens, though--the creative spirit or whatever just takes over. I wish it was like that all the time. And thank you so much again!

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  3. angela recadaMarch 23, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Thank you so much!

    I'm off to visit the others on this wonderful list.

    Hugs and love,
    xo
    Angela

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  4. Pam TuckerMarch 23, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Thank you, Jackie! You are always a ray of sunshine for me! Whether it's your beautiful art, your encouraging words or just following your upbeat Tweets...thank YOU!!

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  5. Gina Lee KimMarch 23, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Thank you very much for the honor.

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  6. ManonMarch 23, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    I would like to thank you so much for this award, Jackie! You are so sweet.
    About your post.... I get stuck all the time...lol! I'm on vacation right now and tried to paint today and just told my friends *i'm stuck*!! We all get in that rut!!

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  7. Alexandra MacVeanMarch 23, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    I too, often struggle with letting go with my art. Ugh! If you find the secret, let me know!! :)

    Congrats on the award and recipients.

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  8. TinaMarch 24, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    Oh Jackie, this means alot to me. I can so relate to what you are saying about letting go. Not focusing on the end result but being blessed in the midst of the journey of creating. It's a discipline that feels undisciplined if that makes any crazy sense. Thanks so much my dear.
    T

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  9. MissyMarch 24, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Your art is simply lovely. Thanks for visiting my blog. :)

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  10. LeeAnn@Encouragement Is ContagiousMarch 24, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    Wow, I know just what you mean about struggling to just let go with creating in your art. It's tough for me too. I'm working on it though.

    I just popped over from Tina's blog. It's nice to meet you Jackie!

    Lee Ann

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  11. LeeAnn@Encouragement Is ContagiousMarch 24, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    Oh Jackie, I just popped back over after seeing your little face under my follower button! Thank you so much for your kind comment and for following my blog. I look forward to more of your posts and will be following you too!

    Smiles,
    Lee Ann

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  12. claire barone artMarch 25, 2010 at 2:53 AM

    HI JACKIE, THANKS SOOOO MUCH FOR THE AWARD YOU ARE VERY KIND ILL CHECK OUT THE OTHER BLOGS HAVE A GREAT CREATIVE DAY LOVE CLAIREXX

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  13. Carrie LeeMarch 26, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    Oh my goodness... I can't believe I am sooooo slow! I am glad you like your award hun! You deserve it.
    XO
    Carrie

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  14. r garriottMarch 27, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    I like your thoughts. After many years of painting, I still find it takes a while to 'let go'. It usually takes me about an hour and a half at the easel to blank my mind, let go the ego, and let the brush and the mind be one (without interruption from all the other voices). I call it the zone. When I get there, the best painting happens.

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  15. MariaApril 1, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    Jackie...thanks for sharing this with me :) you ate very gifted as well. I enjoy your work. I'm glad you can glean inspiration from my humble drawings it makes it all worth it! Thanks again....:)

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