tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post3192018622043439586..comments2024-03-22T12:34:51.352-07:00Comments on Art Propelled: IN LIMBO AGAINArtPropelledhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-89044798549993747532012-04-20T19:22:00.012-07:002012-04-20T19:22:00.012-07:00Robyn, I feel ya, as my students would say. Every...Robyn, I feel ya, as my students would say. Every summer when school is out I'm so excited to have time to make art, and then I can't. Frustrating! But if you open your heart and your mind, and don't try to force it, something will come. That's what I have to believe. xoSharmon Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857659019638341374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-24004555659488535522012-04-14T23:34:39.558-07:002012-04-14T23:34:39.558-07:00Gaby, ....paddling in a river is exactly what i fe...Gaby, ....paddling in a river is exactly what i feel like doing. Thanks so much for the positive energy. Glad you are in the flow.<br /><br />Wim, I love the concept of slow living but of course after years of trying to squeeze so much into a day just to get everything done I now battle to slow down. When those fallow days arrive I feel uncomfortable about it. A learning process!Thank you for the reminder.<br /><br />Leslie, exactly! Just One Cow .... now why is it so hard to take one's own advice?Thanks my friend.<br /><br />DJ, I'm still laughing about that. ... and no I'm not making beauty ... yet. Enjoying the cyber hugs however :-)<br /><br />eb, glad you are gathering the light. I've been doing 10 minute collages every day. (1 to 4 images and a word or two). A few days ago I created, "the gathering". This collage made me feel so good!I'll email it to you.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-15781273526650336412012-04-14T18:57:33.976-07:002012-04-14T18:57:33.976-07:00Robyn,
you opened the door
to a dark place
now g...Robyn,<br />you opened the door <br />to a dark place <br />now gathering the light <br />thank you...<br /><br />xox - eb.ebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15812273539703105784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-74089957763245054622012-04-11T19:34:58.467-07:002012-04-11T19:34:58.467-07:00Well, of course, I'm channeling your mother! S...Well, of course, I'm channeling your mother! She didn't want me to use the word "butt" either, BUT I told her desperate times called for desperate measures, so she said ok as long as my name was on the post. :-)<br /><br />Please tell me you're in Your Own World, making Beauty, as Beauty tends to do.<br />Hugs 'round the globe,<br />DeejDJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087407225185566830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-52697203371334879292012-04-11T07:56:26.409-07:002012-04-11T07:56:26.409-07:00When I am stuck I remember what a friend said &qu...When I am stuck I remember what a friend said "just one cow!"<br /><br />You and art love each other Robyn. It will come back. Start walking down the path and meet it half way. You are Art Propelled.<br />xoLeslie Avon Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235003342775117469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-90162650645610563842012-04-10T18:26:52.266-07:002012-04-10T18:26:52.266-07:00Slow living is also an "art" because it ...Slow living is also an "art" because it allows for the expression and realization later on ;-)Wimhttp://blog.seniorennet.be/schetsblognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-22779721648344282802012-04-10T09:07:21.955-07:002012-04-10T09:07:21.955-07:00Indeed artists block is an awful thing. I am inspi...Indeed artists block is an awful thing. I am inspired again at the moment, but I know what it is like not to be. Go with the flow, read a book, paddle in a river, do something different for as long as you need to and I 'm sure your creativity will come back soon.<br /> <br />In the meanwhile I'm sending much positive energy.<br /><br />Gaby xoGaby Bee https://www.blogger.com/profile/02995395178887747269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-61284598171048284462012-04-10T04:55:18.446-07:002012-04-10T04:55:18.446-07:00Little Brown Sparrow, that is just the way I'm...Little Brown Sparrow, that is just the way I'm feeling. Just waiting. Hope the spark returns soon.<br /><br />Thanks so much Nina. Deep breaths ... and learning to be patient :-)<br /><br />Roxanne, I can't wait to hear your news. I see you have a new post up!<br /><br />Jo Murray, we really are experiencing honey days. i suppose you are too.<br /><br />Lucky Dip Lisa, Hoping you finish your painting soon. What a pair we are!<br /><br />Donna, not sure where I found the quote since I wrote it into my quote book some time ago. Your other quote about procrastination rings a bell for me too.<br /><br />Barry, the positive energy is piling up and something's gotta give soon.<br /><br />Dear Melanie, I've thought of you and Just One Cow often during the past month. Thanks for the reminder!<br /><br />Thanks Carla, glad you are over the slump and enjoying creating again.<br /><br />Mansuetude.... I'm afraid not, but you might hear some very rusty cogs turning... slowly.<br /><br />Leslie, it seems the older I get the more I procrastinate. I will have to do something about those commissions!ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-44549517747008471352012-04-09T19:17:24.740-07:002012-04-09T19:17:24.740-07:00Robyn,
I have not read any of the other numerous c...Robyn,<br />I have not read any of the other numerous comments on this post, but I SO relate to its theme. Gosh, I procrastinate endlessly. So much so that I just get stuck doing nothing creative. So, recently, I've adopted this mindset: Just do those commissions, the commitments, to free up my time for creative work that I want to pursue. Not at all profound, but my driving mantra.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431801942628526998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-38070525773198926422012-04-09T10:58:51.811-07:002012-04-09T10:58:51.811-07:00do i smell wood shavings!do i smell wood shavings!mansuetudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805383049085040581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-27051630935327885592012-04-09T08:23:18.526-07:002012-04-09T08:23:18.526-07:00I'm just getting back a little bit of my creat...I'm just getting back a little bit of my creative force after being on hiatus for several months. Yes, it is frustrating, but worth the wait when it starts to come around again! <br />BTW - Awesome piece!Carla Trujillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287977712820540391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-63215927469883807862012-04-08T06:29:50.433-07:002012-04-08T06:29:50.433-07:00Robyn, dear Robyn--
JUST ONE COW.
fondly,
Melani...Robyn, dear Robyn--<br /><br />JUST ONE COW.<br /><br />fondly,<br />Melaniemy crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484071987163894248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-78212406197690226862012-04-07T23:42:52.459-07:002012-04-07T23:42:52.459-07:00R-I know you will re-emerge - some of us are seaso...R-I know you will re-emerge - some of us are seasonal - like the bulbs waiting for the spring. Go well - sending much positive energy. BBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059639215109777537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-59495096865439613902012-04-07T19:06:01.545-07:002012-04-07T19:06:01.545-07:00You sound like an ARTIST! Did you get that quote f...You sound like an ARTIST! Did you get that quote from the book ART & FEAR by David Bayles & Ted Orland? I just saw the quote there today as I was looking through the much lined and worn book.. and I found this quote: "You find reasons to procrastinate, since to not work is to not make mistakes." we artists are all at this place at some time...especially if you have taken some time off. It will pass.layershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991288165260934778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-66131989370056411152012-04-07T16:57:17.291-07:002012-04-07T16:57:17.291-07:00Thank you for your honest post. I totally hear and...Thank you for your honest post. I totally hear and share what you are saying. I've had an unfinished painting on the dining room wall for over a year now, in the hope it would some how help me too. Not working so far! I hope you feel that familiar spark inside you again soon.<br />My best.Lucky Dip Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02641107558317278059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-15036160787704187952012-04-07T12:25:25.227-07:002012-04-07T12:25:25.227-07:00When the muse strikes you will go like a whirlwind...When the muse strikes you will go like a whirlwind. Meanwhile enjoy those honey days.Jo Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025838373008865611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-73000372337187363212012-04-07T08:58:39.775-07:002012-04-07T08:58:39.775-07:00This piece has always been a favorite of mine. I ...This piece has always been a favorite of mine. I know you will be creating again soon, but meanwhile enjoy your "most glorious honey days of autumn..."<br />I wish you could have been with us on the panel in NYC too. The city was spectacular and the company loving and fun. <br />roxannerivergardenstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018601892508498148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-50434750084302208272012-04-07T06:09:39.356-07:002012-04-07T06:09:39.356-07:00dearest robyn, i haven't read the other commen...dearest robyn, i haven't read the other comments (so many!), so if i'm saying what someone else already has, do forgive. i read the label "artist block" at the bottom of the post, and thought - well, yes! so appropriate! for you, an artist block can become something else when carved and shaped into the vision that unfolds before your eyes, and through your hands. we all have these blocks - the figurative ones - but you, goodness - you actually have the very strong talent of transformation from the literal block. i envy you, this. such beautiful art... it will all begin to unfold again, when the time is right. deep breaths. xoxninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02339258067912882939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-48870303092159042182012-04-07T05:59:10.802-07:002012-04-07T05:59:10.802-07:00Yeesh- tell me about it, seems I'm not the onl...Yeesh- tell me about it, seems I'm not the only one in limbo right now! It's a strange nowhereville I can't explain- not blocked, not burnt out, not bored...just waiting. I have so many ideas in my head right now for new projects and yet nothing much has been done. (Actually i stared at my work desk tonight wondering what I'd done all day!) Like you I work best in Autumn and Australia is mellowing into it nicely, but there's not a lot of work going on!Penelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552220520085713818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-17584728022418919992012-04-06T23:23:26.789-07:002012-04-06T23:23:26.789-07:00Thanks Karen! I cleaned my table and it certainly ...Thanks Karen! I cleaned my table and it certainly makes me feel lighter. I'm slowly ticking off all the things I thought were standing in my way. Any day now....<br /><br />Sophie, it's impossible to feel alone with my creative niggles because we're all in the same boat at some stage and have tips to help get through it. The gentle encouragement as well as the pep talks are a boon! Thank you!<br /><br />Thanks Lynda, it's wonderful to receive so much encouragement!<br /><br />Pj, very wise words! Thank you! The thing to remember is that my to-do list doesn't always go according to plan.<br /><br />Jacky, you will be proud of me. Second 10 minute collage done yesterday and a third about to be done today. Have a glorious Easter! Your weather must be similar to ours at the moment.<br /><br />Thanks Robin, ... no guilt... that's the key! Wishing you creative days soon.<br /><br />Margaret, thanks so much. You are so right about fighting it and feeling even more drained. I'm taking advantage of this lovely long Easter weekend to just be.<br /><br />Caroline, don't even think about that commission until the weekend is over :-)<br /><br />Ro, I have made jewellery on and off over the years. I might even contemplate it again since work space has been an issue lately. The 10 minute collages are definitely tweaking my interest too. I should never have stopped doing them .... but no time like the present!<br /><br />Missy, buy a new tool ..... now why didn't I think of that?! It's such good idea! Thanks Missy, I will do a little browsing when I go to the Hardware store!<br /><br />Laura, you are so wise and your gentle comment soothes me.Thank you.<br /><br />Mary Ann, isn't it a great community?! How can I not get moving with so much encouragement.<br /><br />Cynthia, it's interesting to ponder over the different things that do light the spark and how often it's something completely different to the previous time, but as you say, when the time is right .... <br /><br />Valerianna, the studio issue certainly has a lot to do with it. Having a work space that you can close the door on makes a big difference. Since writing this post I've cleared a work space in the garage and a big table is waiting for me. ... and looking very inviting too, I might add.<br /><br />Kim, the very act of surrendering .... yes, I can actually feel my shoulder blades relaxing. The quotes from The Book of Runes are helping too. Thanks Kim, I do feel more open to budging.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-2725932424345803312012-04-06T22:26:31.574-07:002012-04-06T22:26:31.574-07:00DJ..... LOL..... I think you could be channelling ...DJ..... LOL..... I think you could be channelling my mother (except she wouldn't say butt). What a hoot! I really needed the pep talk and will definitely let you know if/when it works. Gotta love you!ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-36175597546189908712012-04-06T19:46:00.256-07:002012-04-06T19:46:00.256-07:00RobynDarling,
I love you.
You can always fix a mis...RobynDarling,<br />I love you.<br />You can always fix a mistake.<br />There is always more wood.<br />There is nothing to fear.<br />Make it for YOU.<br />Now get up off your butt <br />and go pick up a chisel.<br />Well? I'm waiting.<br />GO. Take a step. Now.DJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087407225185566830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-84646561315491906572012-04-06T17:45:50.541-07:002012-04-06T17:45:50.541-07:00Oh the dreaded artist block! When I'm in a sta...Oh the dreaded artist block! When I'm in a stage of 'freeze' I seek refuge and inspiration in a couple of quotes from "The Book of Runes" which helps me take the worry away from my mind "Set your house in order, tend to business, be clear and wait on the Will of Heaven" and "We do without doing and everything gets done" I find the very act of surrendering, allows the energy to flow freely once again...I do hope you are feeling better soon <3Kim Schoenbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00703881713524369921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-85092671601992844962012-04-06T16:33:14.516-07:002012-04-06T16:33:14.516-07:00When I get stuck I force myself into the studio an...When I get stuck I force myself into the studio and tell myself I am JUST going to clean and organize. Once I'm in there, and after cleaning and organizing, then I think that I could doodle. I try that for a day or two and then I JUMP in as if I didn't notice myself doing it. Then I am working, just like that. For me, as long as I can spend time doing something in the studio, eventually I start working. Good luck with finding your way to your work.... I know its not easy.Valeriannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621130622153365184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-15141559318844433102012-04-06T15:27:21.854-07:002012-04-06T15:27:21.854-07:00I dare to say all who faithfully read your blog ca...I dare to say all who faithfully read your blog can relate to your "doldrums", as can I. No telling what lights the creative spark, only know that when the time is right, it will be lit....Cynthia Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584501913145975628noreply@blogger.com