quotes – “what artists said”

“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” – Twyla Tharp “Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.” – Pablo Picasso “I dream my painting and then I paint my dream.” – Vincent van Gogh “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes, art is knowing which ones to keep.” – … Continue reading quotes – “what artists said”

Quotes – writers -what are they writing

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” - Henry David Thoreau “Every story I create creates me. I write to create myself.” - Octavia Butler “Every artist was once an amateur.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Quotes – artist – what about creating

“The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.” – Frida Kahlo “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso “The goal is to create the world that you want to see….That’s always, … Continue reading Quotes – artist – what about creating

ART and our Moods?

Art can be somewhat of an emotional and visual vehicle that can also affect how we feel as we observe art. Moods can temporarily fluctuate as some view and observe art. When we look at a visual piece of art our brain automatically goes into action to make sense of the visual information and stimuli … Continue reading ART and our Moods?

Quotes – Just Being too much?

“In today’s rush, we all think too much, seek too much, want too much – and forget the joy of just being.” - Eckhart Tolle"Mindfulness isn't difficult, we just need to remember to do it." - Sharon Salzberg

can we Just be Ourselves

We should be comfortable with letting others see who we really are. Getting along with others is very important, but going against your beliefs just to get along with others will not assist in developing confidence toward expressing the real you when interacting with others. • At times, we sense that we are not as … Continue reading can we Just be Ourselves

Quotes: Hope – not the usual

"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." — Winnie the Pooh “It’s not about what it is, it’s about what it can become.” – Dr. Seuss "Being kind is never wasted." – Anonymous "There are no wrong answers, only learning opportunities.” - Anonymous “You can’t focus on … Continue reading Quotes: Hope – not the usual