The blog, the whole blog and nothing but the blog
So I had this whole idea in my head (where I usually keep them, you see), that I would write about my new little ‘art passion’ over on a whole other blog.
Why? Because:
- this whole foray into creating art is so new to me that I felt a bit stupid to even be posting about it here, where people actually read it. To tuck it away in my lesser-known cyber-abode seemed, well, safer.
- I’ve never really blogged about art or design or any of those fancy ‘I’m not worthy’ topics before, so felt it better to compartmentalise it elsewhere, rather than confuse anybody and/or feel like a fraud.
Except for one thing: hiding it away IS being a fraud.
Because, whether I struggle with feeling worthy or not, making art IS now part of my life. A very important part of my life. Whether or not is has been part of my life for long is really irrelevant – we may not have a big past, but I have a feeling that we have one hell of a future.
I don’t even mean that in terms of career moves; honestly, I have no idea if, when or where this will even lead to. But all I know is that it gives me such incredible joy to do it, it has been such an incredible part of my healing process this year and to try to hide it away from everybody is just not being honest about where or more importantly who I am.
So screw you, insecurity. Yes, that’s right, I said it. SCREW. YOU.
Hehe.
That felt good.
From hereon, this is the blog, the whole blog and nothing but the blog.
So help me blog.
So with that said and done, here’s one of the pieces I’ve done of late:
"Unexpected" 2010
It’s inspired by, da da da da! My daughter.
Thank you, Captain Obvious.
But yes, my beautiful darling girl who, while certainly not part of the life plan I had for myself at the tender(ish) age of 22, has turned out to be the most incredible, challenging, beautiful, frightening and ultimately life-affirming event of my life. I’m working on a song actually to that effect for the re-write of my one-woman show, the lyrics of which will include something like:
“Things did not turn out the way I wanted,
Things did not turn out the way I planned,
Things did not turn out the way I wanted,
But then some things I wanted…
…I never could have planned.”
Wow, art stuff AND sneak previews of lyrics? Damn man, I am becoming such a creative renegade.
Rock.
Oh, and while I cannot lay any claim to this delightful piece, I just wanted to share it as it makes my innards go all buzzy with a synchronised happy dance! You can check out the artist behind it here!
Have a happy day! x
"Enjoy the Day" from Studio Mela
Posted on June 5, 2010, in art, blogging, family, kids, mixed media, writing. Bookmark the permalink. 10 Comments.
Oh Jen-BRAVE!!! Inspiring You… I enjoyed reading this post… and wish you all the blessings and bonuses that go with this new found expression (art)… I was going to write “creative path” but you have always been one of the most creative and expressive people I know… so I mean the language of visual art that you are now also expressing yourself with… I love it… I love you! xoxo
Oh my darling Mary, love you so much too. So funny because YOU are one of the most creative and expressive people I know! Loving your blog too, so so happy for you guys that it’s finally getting rolling. Much love. x
That’s beautiful.
Thanks Tracy. And so great to see you round here again! x
Go J Wuzza. You rock.
Oh my heavens, J Wuzza, that is SOOO gonna be the name of my first album! Hehe, love it, love it, love it!
Love ya, miss you guys heaps.
PS I’ve got pics of Finny and the kids at Chucky Cheeze on my office wall!
Art has been a HUGE part of my healing process. It has been a refuge (and sometimes refuse – depending on my mood, children, husband, life, & yes, even the dog). Will look forward to seeing more of your work – wherever you decide to post it!
I like to think of Dory from Finding Nemo – “Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming” Just keep creating. Just keep creating…….
Haha, Jennifer that’s so funny, my hubby and I often turn to each other and quote that exact line from Nemo to each other in the midst of a particularly chaotic crisis!
Thanks so much for the encouragement, it is scary to lay it all bare, but then again, life’s too short really just to hide away. That’s what I keep telling myself anyhoo.
x
Wonderful! People come into our lives for a reason…and there is a reason you dropped by my blog and left a comment…what that reason is, we know not yet..but I’m perfectly sure it’s a good thing
Love your lyrics, love your art, love your wit! Will also definitely follow your blog. Hugs from a tiny group of islands all the way around the world.
Oh yay, totally agree with you, am so very, very happy to be connected to a like-minded soul. Hugs back from one big island!