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Sunday, September 17, 2006
The Creative Journey...
I have a friend who always states her belief in the healing properties of art and creativity.
I have always silently agreed with her, however it seems to be more prominent these days.
I feel as though these 'evil eye' talismans are awakening something in me which has long been in slumber. I believe that these new pieces of functional art or more than just a 'new leaf' in art, but that they may actually lead me in a whole new direction.
Maybe that is what I need to do?!
I think I was searching for this new artistic road/journey when I began challenging myself this year with different mediums and subjects.
How do you paint on a fish? I took the rather easy road and just turned it into one of 'my girlz'.
How do you paint a barn.. and only in four hours? I took an item with loads of pizazz and sexy curves and put it in front of the barn.
How do you let your barriers down and put yourself out there? You paint the most vulnerable piece of your work collection (the eye) over and over and send them out into the world. To be judged. To record/survey all there is to see. To welcome enlightenment and to protect.
I have contacted a wonderful Artist and inquired about being Mentored. This person has asked me why I asked them and what I am looking for. I have not answered as yet, as I do not know exactly what to write.
I am looking for a connection, a knowledge, a bridge.
I want people to see spark, passion and life in my work!
I want my creations to evoke feelings and stir hidden wells of emotion and bring them bubbling over the surface ridges.
I want my work to make people speak, either if they love it or hate it. I don't want my work to be described "it's okay".
I do not know what will come out of this, but I am looking forward to finding out.
Keep smiling and creating everyone!
Nicci
Posted by nicci at 9/17/2006 10:32:00 PM