I have just begun to write an Art Journal. I consider myself to be in my infancy both in my journaling and in my Art. I finally know that Art is more about the process than the result. It has taken me way too many years to realize this. I have always been hung up on how my work looks. It really does not matter as long as I am putting it down. I love the "zone" I get in when I am really creating. That feeling is like no other I have had. I feel complete. Like things are all right in the world. Escape. Fantasy. Creating. It all goes hand in hand.
I am following a web community. Heck, I belong to it. I am a member. This still amazes me. They are so accepting and encouraging. Something that I have never had before. No judging. I have never been one who liked competition. I know my work will never measure up to some, but that is no longer important. I like seeing my work in print. Even if only in my photos and here. I need to get into it deeper and let go more. Milliande told me so yesterday. She said, "It's only paper!" The worst that can happen is that the paper gets a hole in it! That can be patched easily, or even torn out if you are not happy with it. Who knew?
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This update is done on Sept. the 22, 2016. Yes. I have gotten away from my art and my journaling as well. I am going to get back to it soon, but first the dreaded "clearing and cleaning up".
I cannot figure out how it gets to be such a mess, but it continues to do so. Perhaps those elves who no longer fix shoes have moved in here? lol Maybe so! It could happen. I would certainly never catch them in the mess in this room. I have come a long way from the time that I first wrote this article. I am proud of what I have put down on paper. It is not the direction I expected to go in, but it is a good direction all the same.
I have been doing a lot of thinking and wishing and wanting and not needing. That is okay because after all, Life is a practice. We learn as we go along. Those who don't admit that are just fibbing to themselves and everyone else. We are all authentic phonies....lol. I am sure you understand.
We all do.
Hug yourself...everyone needs at least one hug Oh, heck, hug yourself several times, lol.
Kate
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This update is done on Sept. the 22, 2016. Yes. I have gotten away from my art and my journaling as well. I am going to get back to it soon, but first the dreaded "clearing and cleaning up".
I cannot figure out how it gets to be such a mess, but it continues to do so. Perhaps those elves who no longer fix shoes have moved in here? lol Maybe so! It could happen. I would certainly never catch them in the mess in this room. I have come a long way from the time that I first wrote this article. I am proud of what I have put down on paper. It is not the direction I expected to go in, but it is a good direction all the same.
I have been doing a lot of thinking and wishing and wanting and not needing. That is okay because after all, Life is a practice. We learn as we go along. Those who don't admit that are just fibbing to themselves and everyone else. We are all authentic phonies....lol. I am sure you understand.
We all do.
Hug yourself...everyone needs at least one hug Oh, heck, hug yourself several times, lol.
Kate
