“...I see that the making part of myself is alive and well. That it is being tended to. That despite being obviously neglected, my creativity is climbing back into my life.”
I am happy for "making part of myself" in you "that is being tended to. It gives me hope for the "making part of myself" in me that I want to express but have difficulty finding/managing the time.
Oh, I love your artwork. Displaying art in my home is a huge joy, especially when it sparks something in my soul. I can only imagine how it feels to display art that you have created - and prioiritised the making of. What a joyful, hopeful act!
Amy -- yes! I haven't spent much purposeful time with Erté's work, but as it's so ubiquitous, I'm not surprised his influence is residing in my subconscious somewhere. His linework is especially striking.
Hi Rikki: I empathize completely with this time in parenthood. It feels all-ecompassing.
I'm so glad you're hanging your paintings up. I'm surprised at how much of a positive impact it had on me--a reminder that I am more than a caregiver and that those vital parts of myself are still around, somewhere, patiently waiting.
“...I see that the making part of myself is alive and well. That it is being tended to. That despite being obviously neglected, my creativity is climbing back into my life.”
This really got me <3
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I am happy for "making part of myself" in you "that is being tended to. It gives me hope for the "making part of myself" in me that I want to express but have difficulty finding/managing the time.
I know. It's so easy to neglect the most important parts of ourselves. I hope you can carve out some time for you, soon.
I love your pictures that you framed! XO
Thank you, Danielle. :)
Oh, I love your artwork. Displaying art in my home is a huge joy, especially when it sparks something in my soul. I can only imagine how it feels to display art that you have created - and prioiritised the making of. What a joyful, hopeful act!
Thanks so much, Hannah! I'll be honest, it feels really good. And I've only just begun. :)
One of your framed pieces reminds me a bit of Erté. Does that come as a surprise?
Amy -- yes! I haven't spent much purposeful time with Erté's work, but as it's so ubiquitous, I'm not surprised his influence is residing in my subconscious somewhere. His linework is especially striking.
Hi Rikki: I empathize completely with this time in parenthood. It feels all-ecompassing.
I'm so glad you're hanging your paintings up. I'm surprised at how much of a positive impact it had on me--a reminder that I am more than a caregiver and that those vital parts of myself are still around, somewhere, patiently waiting.