tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post1488274215119014012..comments2024-03-08T00:12:34.350-08:00Comments on Art and Quilts, cogitations thereon: The OverlookElizabeth Bartonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-42275342626556637502010-04-20T17:20:15.608-07:002010-04-20T17:20:15.608-07:00Thank you Mad Elena for your comment.
I definitely...Thank you Mad Elena for your comment.<br />I definitely agree with you that you can be goal oriented with one activity and not with another...see what I wrote in reply to MaryAnn. I do think it's good though to know what is in your mind and not be just bounced around as you say...just think of the intracranial damage that would do!! As I see it, I've got one chance at this life and I want to make the most of it!Elizabeth Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-91138537564057980002010-04-20T17:17:35.774-07:002010-04-20T17:17:35.774-07:00Thank you MaryAnn for your thoughtful comment! and...Thank you MaryAnn for your thoughtful comment! and I'm glad to know you're out there. I think it does help to know what your goals are...but there's nothing wrong with having pleasure as a goal!! Especially if you have other activities that require Progress. Actually while I have significant goals for improvement in my quilt making, I do tend to potter about pleasurably with the watercolour painting and not worry about anything more than trying to make something beautiful - or even mildly attractive would be good!Elizabeth Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-49002560688784805622010-04-20T16:36:57.052-07:002010-04-20T16:36:57.052-07:00Maybe the world is divided into two types: those t...Maybe the world is divided into two types: those that pause to reflect on where they’ve been, where they are, and where they want to go; and those that don't. I use to wonder why some people would just careen about like a ball in an arcade game. But then I'm in both camps depending on which aspect of life we're referring to. Perhaps the determining factor is what I deem important. So if you don't mind, I'll join you at that overlook, take in the (re-)view, gulp in fresh air and chart my course.mad elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636131465107556516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-13740718592645221342010-04-20T15:59:56.543-07:002010-04-20T15:59:56.543-07:00Elizabeth, I read your blog every day, so I'm ...Elizabeth, I read your blog every day, so I'm sure there are others that do the same and don't often comment--just like me. Just so you know--we're out here. I enjoy what you write because you make me think about my art. So, related to today's post, is it necessary to have a plan? I seem to be attracted to all kinds of projects and don't feel I have any earth-shaking concept to communicate. I just want to create something beautiful that uplifts the viewer...and me. I am a very organized left-brained thinker, so maybe I rebel unconsciously against being that thoughtful about the course of my work. Or <br />does your desire for planning come <br />from having concrete goals you want to reach? Does art have to have a goal beyond pleasure?MaryAnn@SticksAndBroomstraws.comnoreply@blogger.com