Artist

Artist.

(Originally posted on December 2, 2015)

Do you consider yourself an artist? In my mind an artist is someone who can draw really well. Someone who lives a really unconventional lifestyle. For some reason the term "starving" always comes to mind.

 I've begun reading a new book by Emily Freeman called A Million Little Ways. She defines an artist as, "being brave enough to move toward what makes you come alive. She states,"Art is what happens when you dare to be who you really are."

 Apparently, I've painted an artist with too narrow of a brush. My drawing ability is limited, but I am embracing the artist within. 

When I was ten, I knew exactly who I was. I never questioned for a moment what I liked, what I wanted, or whether the world would deliver. Now almost five decades later I'm rediscovering that girl again.

 I'm embracing my art in many ways; visual, writing, and photography to name a few. You've heard the expression, "Coming full circle." That's the opportunity that age offers. 

Creativity Suggestion

Art Journal- My Art journal is made up of collages. I collect scrapbook paper, old greeting cards, photos of nature, quotes I like, and pretty much anything else that catches my eye. I then arrange them inside a sketchbook, and glue them down with a glue stick. I’ve done this for many years, and I have a nice collection of collages that I enjoy returning to. Don’t feel obligated to do this on a schedule, rather return to it when you are feeling inspired.