tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097661384245669101.post6588004908599539333..comments2024-03-22T00:22:58.593-07:00Comments on Tumble Fish Studio: And now for something completely different . . .Tumble Fish Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548274352591532536noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097661384245669101.post-35646889024672859862009-06-07T14:49:26.358-07:002009-06-07T14:49:26.358-07:00Only do what makes your soul shine and fly high, b...Only do what makes your soul shine and fly high, beautiful Marsha. If you feel like this challenge is one you need to set for yourself,then go for it full heartedly and proud and sure of the quality of your unique work. If it feels like it is to get recognition and judgement from outside that you are a "good" and "worthy" artist, then I say, let it go...Life is too short and already filled with so many challenges (as you have surely felt recently !). Again, do what makes your heart and spirit fill with joy or determination, and nothing less !(just to let you know, I am saying this speech to myself at the same time !;)<br />Stay well and stay true to wonderful you !Kim Mailhothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13849980369873306402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097661384245669101.post-16015585135940805792009-06-07T14:21:17.420-07:002009-06-07T14:21:17.420-07:00Marsha, you have 'Imposter Syndrome'! You ...Marsha, you have 'Imposter Syndrome'! You do! I first came across this in a book by Kelly Rae and there is even an entry on Wikepedia about it. Apparantly men don't suffer from it HA HA! I felt so strongly I did a journal page on it a while ago. The trouble is, the more succesful you are, the more you feel like an imposter - it's a vicious circle. Your art is beautiful and inspiring to many of us. We have all moved on since our days of study so just go for it :-)<br />Katethekathrynwheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869924528241718274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097661384245669101.post-78434008668582913622009-06-07T08:23:08.627-07:002009-06-07T08:23:08.627-07:00i think if u go to yr 5th paragraph, and begin w/ ...i think if u go to yr 5th paragraph, and begin w/ "there is no purpose in my work' and go from there, that is your artist statement. it is pure, clean, honest, and real.<br /><br />i think yr stmt is the same premise we who sell have to use when creating our work: if i try to make things i think will sell they come out kinda flat/dead. if i create from what's within me, then my pieces tend to be alive and appealing. use that approach with your writing: forget what "should" be said, and just speak from within.<br />love, cathCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399807214726230483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097661384245669101.post-82415189920231678722009-06-07T05:47:46.050-07:002009-06-07T05:47:46.050-07:00Marsha, I totally agree with Yoborobo and Lumilyon...Marsha, I totally agree with Yoborobo and Lumilyon. Make a list and exhibit because you WANT to share your work. Don't do it out some sense of obligation or a feeling that you "should or have to".<br /><br />It doesn't matter what your training was years ago, My Dear Friend,what matters is where you are in your journey now. You are definitely NOT pretentious, nor is beautiful work. Listen to your heart and your Sweetheart. Hugs, Terri xoxoTerri Kahrshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608275048785079353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097661384245669101.post-74495058380356753782009-06-07T05:04:49.617-07:002009-06-07T05:04:49.617-07:00Simple, direct and from the heart. Don't apolo...Simple, direct and from the heart. Don't apologize. Your work is unique and beautiful!<br />Love the work you posted with this!aliceinparishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097661384245669101.post-88167365957446799512009-06-07T03:28:28.085-07:002009-06-07T03:28:28.085-07:00That piece is beautiful, Marsha. I'm torn on t...That piece is beautiful, Marsha. I'm torn on the studying matter. In Europe it seems to really matter alot (in terms of credibility for galleries and earning grants and things.) This is making me think I should go to art school... I'm still deciding. The bottom line is that learning can never be a bad thing in any shape or form, and though you think your studies have little to do with your art now, I think alot of your pieces have a very refined, precise look to them. I'm not saying this is because of the theories you learnt about composition, but it may have a lot to do with the hours you spent thinking about it as a part of your degree.<br /><br />I'm so glad you're out of the hospital with your father! Awesome news. XHayley Eganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375192714793447112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097661384245669101.post-47487557641210474332009-06-07T00:17:38.663-07:002009-06-07T00:17:38.663-07:00Marsha, you know my feelings on this matter. I agr...Marsha, you know my feelings on this matter. I agree with all that yoyborobo has said. One of the reasons I'm loving the creative community that I'm part of here in Blogland is that it's largely free from Artist's statements that begin "My practice..." I am not ashamed or embarrassed that I studied Art and Design, it taught me how to think for myself. Conversely, I don't feel it gives me any kind of head start in the blogging creativity stakes. We all come to where we are from different places and where you are now creatively is where you should be. You need to allow yourself to OWN who and what you are but you're possibly too fragile to do that right now, with everything that's been going on. Take care, lovely Lady xNettie Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616670794862244834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097661384245669101.post-22492485135159747552009-06-06T20:27:13.530-07:002009-06-06T20:27:13.530-07:00Marsha - I know what you're saying, because I ...Marsha - I know what you're saying, because I come from that background, too. If I were in your shoes, I would make a list of the reasons I wanted to be in the exhibition. If those reasons were compelling enough, I would write a simple and straightforward statement(remembering not to apologize for my work.:). What I love most about your work is that it is honest, joyful and unpretentious.<br /><br />xox Pamyoborobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07066130552106363077noreply@blogger.com