tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post8954026230930420947..comments2023-10-26T05:45:40.365-07:00Comments on The Clothesline: Things that inspire- what does that mean to you?Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-51993842217944749192014-03-24T06:03:55.792-07:002014-03-24T06:03:55.792-07:00Hi Joan and Helen, loved coming back to read the c...Hi Joan and Helen, loved coming back to read the comments and hear your thoughts. The mind of an artist is an amazing thing!Desiree's Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-56260577400040438342014-03-01T06:43:39.988-08:002014-03-01T06:43:39.988-08:00What lights my fire to sketch or paint is when I s...What lights my fire to sketch or paint is when I see what you are doing. Can't seem to get to that level yet but I am working on it.Ladydy5 aka: Diane Yateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708060564443346716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-23598033999364814642014-02-19T03:58:00.676-08:002014-02-19T03:58:00.676-08:00Desiree, I love hearing your thought process. With...Desiree, I love hearing your thought process. With your work in watercolors and fabric you have the luck to see your inspirations come to light in several different ways. I get inspired by nature, by people, by people's enjoyment of what they are doing, by memories and chance encounters, by lighting, by color, and so many other factors. It changes constantly...which is good. The most exciting thing about doing my art is hearing that some other person found something in it that delights them or causes a reaction in them...if they buy the piece that is an added plus!Joan Tavolotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11290923567339587417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-35657238410005323822014-02-12T20:49:36.136-08:002014-02-12T20:49:36.136-08:00Thank you for your comment Beena, I also truly bel...Thank you for your comment Beena, I also truly believe my art is a gift to give away and make a living from, glad you are appreciating yours too.<br /><br />Helen Percy Lystra- how exciting! You can do both! What are you doing in fabric, I am dying to know!Desiree's Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-18641357559111392882014-02-12T12:24:18.243-08:002014-02-12T12:24:18.243-08:00I'm back. Great questions and perfect timing ...I'm back. Great questions and perfect timing for me. I'm transitioning from paint to fabric. You remind me that I don't need to give up painting to move back to fabric. I'm going to think more about the questions and where I am.<br />Helen Percy Lystrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162214208975169832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-5998808569668202082014-02-12T09:30:33.995-08:002014-02-12T09:30:33.995-08:00Okay, this is a very thoughtful blog and I need to...Okay, this is a very thoughtful blog and I need to come back and read it when I have more time. I will be back!Helen Percy Lystrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162214208975169832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-11212528738554288422014-02-10T13:31:09.022-08:002014-02-10T13:31:09.022-08:00Thanks for sharing all those things about yourself...Thanks for sharing all those things about yourself, and your creative processes. I think for me, particularly today when I feel the Hand of God so strongly, I can see the spiritual aspects to all those things. For instance, in 4. and 5.; God sort of takes care of that for me. I stopped comparing myself and my work to other artists because my faith has left me secure in knowing that there is something unique about whatever I do, meant only for me to contribute. I also no longer stress about having the time to create. I know that I'm on His time, and in whatever way He can best use me and all my abilities as a person....that will be what comes about. Creativity can come into play in so many aspects of life, and sometimes it is refreshing to enjoy those other areas rather than feel like I have to do a painting in order to be productive. Art is a tree with many branches, and I have learned to climb many. I have also lost the drive to sell my work or compete simply on the basis of validation. I don't need money or awards to prove to myself that God has given me an incredible gift. However, if I can use my art to raise money for a good cause, I'm all in. Did some cakes a while back that went to a church auction with proceeds going to a food bank. I love doing stuff like that! I guess you could say I had to grow spiritually, in order to grow as an artist and lose the pressures and any insecurities. And the only reason I'm telling you, is because I know you are also a person of faith. :)Beena Singhalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13887834290509445528noreply@blogger.com