inspiration

Snow draws me Out of the Studio

Linda Germain's studio Jan 2014Huge snow flakes are falling outside. It is a challenge to stay inside when the snow says come out and play.

I guess there is always some good excuse to play.  Play is important.  That is why I try to add play to my printmaking.  I try to approach a project with a sense of discovery and invention.  When I do that, then I am happy and usually something magical beyond my control happens.

Enjoy!

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Support and Inspiration from Others

I joined the Thriving Artist’s summit in December.  It was a jam packed online series of conversations about thriving as artists.  Bonnie Glendinning was the host and she interviewed more than 25 people who are successfully in the art business.  There is still time to join the conversation.

This video features many of the artists who participated.  I was surprised to see a few folks who I know.  Maybe you will see someone you know too.

My goal now is to actually apply some of what I have learned.

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Inspired to make relief stamp – Matisse

matisseMatisse started out as a lawyer too.  Maybe that is one reason I feel connected to him/his work.

I love the free hand cut shapes of his later work. His simple and yet powerful line drawing give me hope too.  I have to remind myself to look for inspiration from the masters.  When I look for inspiration, I flip through books for a feeling, a connection an emotion.  It is not really something verbal or even visually.  It is what happens beyond those senses.   Then I have to do something!  Take Action.

 

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