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Inspiration Interview Series... #11

 Have you 

dropped by to

visited Bonnie Rose?

She decided to offer up
to all of her blog-readers an
Inspiration
Interview Series!


Some fabulous interviews with some of the people in her tribe
that she feels so blessed to call  

friends,
 heroes, and mentors.

I am very grateful to be apart of this series.

Enjoy the interview...

Enjoy the visit.

Bonnie's site is

  packed with inspiring information...

filled with "how to" techniques...

exploding with tons of her very bright & colorful artwork...

and 

above all

words of encouragement...

Leap Into Your Dreams-unleash the gremlin

YOU KNOW THE FEELING...

Is this the right thing to do?

Can I really make a go at this?

Am I being selfish, wanting to live out my dream?

DEEP... DEEP...

DOWN...

inside...

YOU

 want this more than ever.

Take action!

Be positive, filter out the doubt...

Your passion will guide you...

trust in yourself...

believe in what is true...

above all...

grow your wings...

fly!

Building a Creative Workspace - Affirm Your Artistic Intentions!

Your art studio...

your corner of the house...

this crafty space...

or

I'm taking over the dinning room table...

Whatever

you want to call it....

It is your creative space.

It's a sanctuary 

that 

affirms your 

artistic intentions!

With this in mind...

here are a few helpful tips

that you might find useful.

- Wherever you choose to create, make it comfortable and free flowing.

- Make it your own! Add your "artsy"style to that space.

Even if it's small corner of a room...

decorate the wall with pictures

inspiring quotes

colorful streamers

creative/dream wheel

books 

just about anything goes...

possibilities are endless!

- Art supplies, make them accessible...

very important.

You don't want to spend an hour looking for just the right color, pen, or art tool.

Part of being inspired

 I believe...

is having your materials ready.

Creativity sparks at any given time!

With this subject at hand...
I wanted to
share with you...

MY
"Artistic Intentions"
I've been working on this dresser drawer...
which my son left behind, when he joined the service.
Like any mother...
I couldn't part with it!
I wanted to add it to my art studio...
a special place...

and this dresser drawer deserved it.

Now...
 it goes with
my art studio...
functional for art supplies...
suits my "artsy" personality...
Above all...
I sent pictures to my son...
 He stated,"wow! that's you mom, can I take it back with me? "LOL

Enjoy your artistic intentions!

Wishcasting Wednesday -What do you wish for your home?

What do you wish for your home?

A place of peace...

surrounded by the grace of God's beauty.

A loving place...

to rest your tired feet.

A wish for all to feel welcome.

A place for coffee and girl talk.

I wish for my home...

to be the place where family gathers to share a meal.

And when the day is done...

a warm place to settle in...

in the arms 

of 

my Husband!

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone-studio update

Our 

artistic 

COMFORT ZONE

I'll be the first to admit...

yes

I favor 

certain art materials...

more than others.

Don't get me wrong...

I enjoy

playing around with

a 

verity

of materials.

Being a mixed-media artist...

there is so many 

techniques...

a world of ways to apply mediums...

a range of flexibility...

the results of a finished piece is endless.

Yet,

I 

still find myself reaching for 

"my favorite"art supplies...

because

I KNOW

what the end result will be.

Over the weekend...

I decided 

to challenge myself...

grabbed the metallic paints... 

dabbled in some glitter...

love my hearts...

End result...

I had a great time 

playing in

my art studio.

Got comfortable using

a few mediums 

I personally... 

do not 

otherwise 

apply too often.

Creative- Art Mandala

What is a mandala?

The word "mandala" is from the Indian language of Sanskrit.

Loosely translated to mean "circle".

A mandala is far more than just a simple shape, in the form of a circle.

It represents wholeness.

It can be seen as a model of structure of life itself.

A diagram to remind us of our relation to the world...

 that extends both beyond and within

our bodies and mind.

My Art Mandala

This art project is a visual experience...

Demonstrates unity, honoring the uniqueness of the individual...

Celebrating creativity, respecting our differences, giving value to truth
and
 beauty in all that surrounds us.

Visual Art
Plays a very important
 part in this roll...
recognizing what we have in common
as artist...
respecting our creative differences.

As a whole...
what would your mandala demonstrate?

Friday Goodies-Link Love

I thought ...

for this Friday...

I'd share some 

link love...

Spread some inspiration...

SPARK 

some creativity.

As artist...

we are either creating in our art journals...

wanting to start an art journal...

or

seeking to make our very own,

one-of-kind.

It's got to "artsy"...

 have just the right flair...

look...

feel...

 represent my unique style!

I know the feeling.

So here are a few sites I have found.

Enjoy...

make yourself something

"artsy"

Feel free to post 

any questions...

better yet...

send me a link to what 

YOU

created 

using any

 of the ideas...

 from these

wonderful sites!

Just Something I Made.com

http://www.ihanna.nu/blog/

http://www.diyplanner.com

http://ahhh-design.com

30 Days of Sketches- Trust is...

Kristin Noelle

Free Sketches...

The What, Why, and What  For's

It's simple...

just sign up 

for your 

30 days

of 

sketches...

and

 enjoy 

receiving yours via email.

What a treat...

another way an artist

is

spreading art love!

I look forward to mine...

these are 

delightful!

Wishcasting Wednesday - What aspect of your personality do you wish to express more of?

Wow...

this is a good question!

Honesty...

What aspect

of

my

personality

do

 I 

wish 

to express more??

Think about it, this is also 

apart of our feature.

It's our lasting impression...

I wish

 to express...

my creativity.

I wish 

to run with colors...

and

set no 

boundaries.

To leave 

a 

lasting 

impression... 

full of

color, inspiration, and free self expression...

for another to gather from...

and carry on.

Join the creative spiritual revolution

Join

Laura Hollick's

soul art TV

This is incredible...

take a moment to explore the possibilities...

Hug Yourself...

HUG YOURSELF...

no one 

is 

ever going to 

love you more!

This 

is my 

Valentine gift 

to you.

Honor yourself...

adore your creativity...

TODAY...

give 

yourself 

the gift 

of 

love...

inspire yourself.

Enjoying a Sunday afternoon- artwork

I 

created this 

painting 

today...

enjoying 

a 

Sunday afternoon...

Wishes in Dresses
Painting #2

This 

is 

dedicated to all...

Who put on the party dress, but was not invited to go.

Who wishes to dress "girly"yet thought that made you look vulnerable.

To all the young boys & men who ended up being a frog...

this dress was not meant for you.

To all those who wish they could play with

 crayons & paints all day, there is no shame in that.

For those in search for the next 

inspiring movement.

For those who wish to be driven by passion...

not circumstance.

And for all of those who get the chance to

be

bare foot 

dancing

under the moonlight...

this dress

is

for 

you!

oxox

SCOUTIE GIRL - act of action

Scoutie Girl

Has done it again...

she has posted 

a 

very inspiring

post on her blog!

1. How to craft spacious goals (worth reading)

2. A FREE downloadable "goals worksheet"

Read the whole article...

download the worksheet...

these goals are not impossible...

everything is within our reach!

Enjoy!

Also...

The 52 Weeks of Blogging Your Passion

(the ebook)

The information in this

ebook

is incredible!

Be My Valentine

Thank you.

To all of you...

who

are my Valentine!

 I enjoyed making

each and everyone 

of

these...

I also...

enjoyed

whole-heartly...

all the comments everyone posted.

SPREADING ART LOVE...

this is a very 

powerful cause.

One 

I

 believe in strongly!

oxox

3 things: Brain Drain

Dyana Valentine

Part of 
loving ourselves...

is

making things happen!

YOU
owe
it to yourself.

Minor Epiphany

unicornsforsocialism.com

Click on the link

This will only take you a moment to read...

Worth every second.

We have all experienced...

at one time or another...

a sudden

revelation

or

insight.

If not...

your time has come...

You

are worthy 

of

love.

You

deserve to be happy.

You

have the right...

to be creative...

make art...

play with paints...

and doodle with markers.

Shout it Out! - leave behind a message (artist cards)

I have to thank
Aaron
for sharing this
clever idea!
She has got the whole
tutorial.
Visit her site
HERE
http://mudpiesandmarigolds.blogspot.com/2011/02/free-business-cards.html

I decided

 to create

message cards to leave behind...

wherever   

I'm at.

Filled with fun, inspiring thoughts...

Should bring a smile

 to whoever finds them 

along the way!

Yes, of coarse...

handing over a business card 

to someone 

who is more serious...

 is appropriate

 I agree!

But, to just "shout it out"...

to leave behind at a local coffee shop, etc.

I thought these were fun.

Play around...

Tell or show me 

what will you come up with...?

Have fun!!