tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post554841862204143835..comments2024-03-08T00:12:34.350-08:00Comments on Art and Quilts, cogitations thereon: Creativity…..some things to do, and some not to do…Elizabeth Bartonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-804910224683151882015-08-20T16:15:50.937-07:002015-08-20T16:15:50.937-07:00I particularly like the statement made in #6. I f...I particularly like the statement made in #6. I find the same thing....as soon as I sit down to journal, it's all dissatisfaction and unhappy thoughts. But if I look at inspirational photos, try doodling or even go for a walk, my thoughts turn to more creative and encouraging things, allowing me to come back uplifted and encouraged to try something. Gladys Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285840787032219971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-3382433240403396402015-08-14T06:48:19.673-07:002015-08-14T06:48:19.673-07:00Oh! Walking is it for me, and yoga twice a week -...Oh! Walking is it for me, and yoga twice a week - clearly those activities where I am unplugged - my mind races through a thousand things then. That was an Interesting bit about watching the TV shows, I hadn't heard that before. I had listened to the TED talk, and my daughter concurrently in a school setting. SHe does the power pose before class presentations and is a true believer. I digress, what was the question? Thanks for this excellent blog post!sharonhttp://www.studioquiltit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-67017735620039060582015-08-13T01:07:24.042-07:002015-08-13T01:07:24.042-07:00What great advice, Elizabeth. After FOQ a jolt t...What great advice, Elizabeth. After FOQ a jolt to get going is needed. I am so looking forward to starting your class in October.MPhttp://www.patapata.talktalk.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-19744429488810126862015-08-12T12:37:04.151-07:002015-08-12T12:37:04.151-07:00Good reminders all.
Sometimes the jolt my creativ...Good reminders all.<br /><br />Sometimes the jolt my creativity needs is limits, boundaries. As a fiber artist, I will select random characteristics, often seemingly incompatible, and develop a piece that includes them all. Sometimes just in my head. Sometimes to full fruition. But the challenge of working within the seemingly untenable framework is inspiring.<br /><br />Another wonderful, thought-provoking post, Elizabeth. Thank you!amyfibrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089380287307928974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-59134787343886589622015-08-11T12:55:58.426-07:002015-08-11T12:55:58.426-07:00When i first found sister mary corita kent i was w...<br />When i first found sister mary corita kent i was working in a gift shop, 196 something and her line of cards with her bold art and wise words were sold there. While restocking her cards i came to understand words had power to move. they moved me. i still collect quotes that sing to me.<br /><br />"War is not healthy for children or other living things" was another biggie of hers back in the day. <br /><br />I try to reply to those who start out saying in my presents that they are not.....fill in the blanks with her quote. <br /> "Not all of us are painters but we are all artists. Each time we fit things together we are creating whether it is to make a loaf of bread, a child, a day. " Corita Kent.<br /><br />be well, sonjasonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879764714948869488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-26951159483125006092015-08-11T10:23:17.544-07:002015-08-11T10:23:17.544-07:00Thanks for the reminders of creative jumpstarts. L...Thanks for the reminders of creative jumpstarts. Like many others, daily writing helps me clear my mind so that the creative stuff can expand. Yes, it is often about writing down mundane and sometimes annoying or aggravating things that get in the way. It is also a place, for me, where ideas often get born. I find that it helps to clear the slate, so to speak, for new things. I think Twyla Tharp refers to a new white piece of paper concept (could have that wrong). It's good to be reminded of what helps the creativity grow.Karen Amelia Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715431874733447237noreply@blogger.com