Showing posts with label Artist's Way. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Artist's Way. Show all posts

24 August 2009

If ever you loose your muse.....


and the windshield wipers don't do the trick...
and the fog gets thicker and thicker...
Consider this....
The Artist's Way that I mentioned previously
is like a road map...
one that you don't even realize that you are following.
First, it is a book...
You can read and do the exercises on your own.
OR
Even better, get a group of fellow artists,
writers, painters, photographers, jewelry makers,
potters, collage artist...you get the picture (no pun intended..)
Anyway, a bunch of artists...
everyone buy the book,
you can find many used copies online.
Decide on a meeting place and a day of the week to meet.
Agree to do one chapter at a time.
Now, here is the thing...
artists are rarely disciplined...
it is very difficult to "herd" us...
So, have an incentive...
like dinner (potluck is good!)
When you meet,
make sure there is a designated
"leader" to keep the conversation going....
No hard fast rules, really...
Except one..
There should be no room for judgment of one another's
opinions...this is a journey...everyone has a right to their
current place on the path...
Julia Cameron has spelled out the steps to take...
it is really easy,
but requires a commitment...
There will be tough spots along the way...
some will want to drop out...
let them....
Be prepared for new and exciting insight into
your creative self.
This is truly one of the most important
things I have ever done to improve my
creativity.....
and open myself up to my talent.
If you have lost your muse...
no worries...
allow fellow artists to walk with you
on your journey...
they will inspire you,
challenge you...
and
allow your muse to return..
Smiles

21 August 2009

Years ago...and not so far away....


I was a lifeguard....
for several summers, in high school and college...
it was great...
lots of time in the sun...
the sounds of water play...
time to myself..
time to write...
time to see the world in a different light....
I was so spoiled...
Now, I struggle to get in my artist's date....
I even stubbornly ignore morning pages...
I am the Artist's Way dropout.
I know you are out there thinking...
"Me too"!
I'll not let her know that though...
I'll let her think that I use my tools regularly...
You don't fool me...
I can't possibly be the only one who has let her
most trusted tools fall by the wayside...
Please...
let me know if you are with me...