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For the longest time I have been trying to get my groove back.

I wanted to do something I was passionate about, something that I do that makes me feel good.  I know what it is and I just needed to start.  I kept procrastinating, finding something else to do, watch TV, play solitaire, anything to keep me from starting something, I hope I still got it in me.

Today was the day of just going for it, I started PAINTING today.  I am duplicating a painting I did in college, many people told me they loved it, the original is very small and on a kind of canvas paper.

The object I am drawing is a bit challenging, It is a drink being poured into a glass with ice in it.  This can be a little difficult with the lights and the shadows, and making it actually look real.

Now I am going to show you what I have reproduced so far.  It will look a lot better after I get it finished.

I should video my painting process, and share parts of it with you.  Well wish me luck in getting my groove back!

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Yesterday I went with my daughter to the art school at Texas Tech, and listened to a speaker, Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., a printer who specialized in Print Press Posters.  There was a documentary done about Mr. Kennedy, and the name of the documentary was “Proceed and be Bold”.

Listening to Mr. Kennedy, was so inspirational to me.  Mr. Kennedy has not always been a printer, he worked in the corporate world for several years.  He has been making prints for the past 7 years in a small town in Georgia.

One thing that really hit home to me, is he said you don’t have to be in a big city like New York to be a successful artist.  You can create your art where ever you are.  Since I am also from a very small town, this made me realize that the possibilities of being a successful artist isn’t out of my reach.

I have been wanting to get back into creating art,  The poster, and the documentary about Mr. Kennedy, has given the inspiration I need to “Proceed and be Bold”.

Not only did Mr. Kennedy inspire me, but he made me think a lot about life.  I really liked his philosophy about life.  When he spoke about thinking outside the box, he gave some examples of maybe thinking what your favorite song would look like as a poster.  Maybe not necessarily just putting the words on there totally, but making an art piece out of it.

I have always heard the statement “Think outside the box” but I never really knew how to do it.  Mr. Kennedy gave us several examples that made me realize what all can be done.

I just want to say :

“ǝɟı1 ʎɯ ǝbuɐɥɔ ǝɯ buıd1ǝɥ ǝ1qıssod puɐ sǝʎǝ ʎɯ buıuǝdo” ɹoɟ ʎpǝuuǝʞ .ɹɯ noʎ ʞuɐɥʇ

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Does Depression Spark Creativity, or Do Creative People Escape in Their Art, to Escape Their Depression?

I consider myself an artist, a creative person, yet the same emotions that make me so passionate about art, seem to make me so deeply bothered by the challenges in life.  I am a deeply sensitive person, and I take things to heart.  Maybe it is like when I create, I don’t exist outside of the moment of creating, but when I worry, it seems like it consumes my every thought.

Well All I know is that I am going “Insane” because of a certain situation in my life, it is like all
I can think about.  I need to escape into my creativity to blow off the anxiety and stress this situation has created.  I have gone to the Art store and bought canvas, paints, brushes, jewelry making supplies, and airbrush paints, tee shirts to paint on and much more.  I have enjoyed creating art you can wear, and art you can hang on your wall.  I just enjoy creating.  Art is very therapeutic.

So wish me luck as “I therapeutically unzip my creativity and find a way to happiness”

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These are things that I hated about the year 2008. These are in no particular order or importance. I just hope 2009 is a better year.

1. That my sons and husband thought Sarah Palin was hot.

2. That the Election seemed to last forever.

3. The war

4. The economy

5. The bailout. Where is mine?

6. The cost of gas.

7. That people I love had medical problems.

8. That people I trusted betrayed my trust.

9. That I got another year older. (I want to be 29 forever)

10. That I didn’t win the lottery.

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I Just have to share, my Sister is a great Graphic Designer and this is her site showcasing her awesome work.  I Love You Kim, and I am so proud of you.

Please take a look at http://www.mygraphfix.com/mygraphfix/mygraphfix.html

You Go Girl !!

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