Hi blogging friends, I hope you've all had a great week. Michelle's latest challenge is to explain what being an artist means to you. It's a big and wonderfully thought provoking question.
For me, the passion started early- here I am with my first easel.
Growing up I was interested in different things, but as time passed I kept coming back to art. Drawing and collage were my two favorites. In high school art class we did block printing and I loved that too. In college I majored in graphic design and later on the advice of my wonderful Dad, I took out a student loan to attend the local art college. Long days and even longer nights of homework, etc. I worked hard and couldn't get enough.
Technique: Pen sketch on hand painted/scanned background. Silhouette: hand-carved rubber stamp. Handwritten journaling.
- Confucius
Technique: Hand painted/stamped background. Silhouette: hand-carved rubber stamp. Small background text is a typewritten prayer found in my Mom's desk. "Believe" text added in PhotoShop.
Sadly, there will always be critics, 'naysayers' who don't support your efforts and
(even more annoying) people in your life who refuse to acknowledge your achievements. It can be hard to overcome these negative forces.
This is why I love blogging and the positive energy we generate for each other.
Thanks Michelle, for another great CRUSADE!
As always thank you for visiting, have a great day!
i so love the layers you achieve.
ReplyDeletewhat local art college? meg is transferring to Reinhardt next semester. it has a much better and larger art program than where she is, and she can minor in art history which she cannot where she is. i am looking forward to her being able to come home more often...:)
Mary, I know you'll like having Meg closer. The 'local' school is back in Ohio where I'm from. Columbus College of Art & Design.
ReplyDeleteJane, LOVE sseing you as a little girl artist! Love hearing the story of your journey and how the path always came back to art. Love hearing it was your dad who nudged you to carry it further. I am nodding along with your observation of negativity we sometimes face but that HERE we find the people we are meant to find - cheerleaders for our creativity. Love seeing your art - as always. You have such a unique and signature look, though never predictable - always a pleasure. Thanks for sharing your voice with us Believers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the super cute photo of you as a kid, and your beautiful rich pages. One can tell you're a true artist. Cruise on Jane!
ReplyDeleteWow I love your interpretation of the Crusade! And not only is your artwork amazing, I adore your childhood photo -- precious! Thanks for sharing!! Best wishes, tj
ReplyDeleteThis is great and I so enjoyed reading this. Love that photo of you as a little girl - precious! xxoo
ReplyDeleteYou've had an artist heart since you were young, how wonderful to be able to recognize and nurture it over the years. Love how you've wed both your graphics training and eye with your art. Makes for such amazing pieces.
ReplyDeleteHow amazing that your father supported you by encouraging you!!!! You are clearly an artist by looking at these 2 pieces of art!
ReplyDeleteHi Jane - lovely story. I think in the end, we are artists at heart and can't help it. No matter what we have to do day by day, the art is our truest self. Or something like that!
ReplyDeleteI had an art desk just like that! Love both of them,especially the ballerina one. And whats with those kinds of people in our lives that don't acknowledge our work? I just don't understand them. When somebody around me(family,friends) does something I'm always the first to give compliments. But you're right its nice to have support here in blogland!
ReplyDeleteWoot woot for the artist in YOU !
ReplyDeleteAnd I so agree with you about the Blogland love and support. It is like no other that an artist has available to her !
Happy Monday, Artist Lady !
What an awesome post. :) I love the pic of you as a little girl artist. What a cool thing to see you so passionate about your work from the very beginning. And I love the believe piece.
ReplyDeleteJane... how heartwarming the photo is of you as a little girl with her easel and also knowing that passion still lives within you today. I don't know how to critique art... all I know is that your art resonates within me and that speaks volumes about how your art touches people's lives!
ReplyDeleteI love your work! It's so true what you say about negative forces. I'm guilty of naysaying myself a lot, and it's even harder to fight yourself!
ReplyDeleteJane, I get such a feeling of serenity from the second piece. It reminds me of the way I feel when I'm deeply into creating. I love the way you weave the dance imagery into these works.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of a small you and your easel. Keep on creating - we believe.
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