Art & Inspiration For Your Life
I had originally not scheduled an artist interview for this week. With the 4th being a holiday here in the States I thought I’d keep the date free. In a last minute decision, I have changed my mind and am posting a day early. What changed it? A conversation I had with my son,...
I had no intentions as I sat down to paint one day this week. I simply allowed my brush to grab globs of paint and stroke it onto the canvas. I played with thick texture, smoothed it out, then let it build again. I allowed my emotions to flow with the brush, with the...
Creative inspiration is the focus here at JoyfulArts Studio. I would like to begin to introduce you to some famous Art & Artists. May they inspire you in your own creative endeavors, whether you are a writer, a musician, a landscape painter, a fabric artist, a photographer, an art journaler, or simply someone who...
Have I got a special treat for you today!!! Not only am I sharing this fantastic interview with artist, Lisa Dieken, but Lisa is featuring an interview with me on her site as well. Click here to read my interview at WildCreativeHeart.blogspot.com. Double Whammy! Double Inspiration! So, go on and grab your cup of...
In the spring of 2010 I had the honor of being the featured artist in City View Magazine. The issue published just prior to the opening of my first solo art exhibition in my new home town. It highlights how creating my art work helped me through a tremendously difficult time in my life....
“Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation) there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: That the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising...
Bursting into the “Inspiring Artist” interview scene this week is the Cartwheeling ball of Sunshine. Natasha Reilly. Please introduce yourself and your art a little bit. I am Natasha “the Mad Cartwheeler” Reilly. I could tell you that I received my MFA in Writing from the New School in NYC and that I currently run my...
Every moment of our lives presents a new opportunity for learning and personal growth. The trick is being aware; listening and seeing with keenness. But that’s not all, we must also take the time to acknowledge what we are experiencing and what we can learn from it. Then we may apply what we...
JoyfulArtsStudio.com has been undergoing major renovations. Up until today this work has been behind the scenes. Today we’re taking it to the next level. My husband, Dan will be working to make the site live. During this process joyfulartsstudio.com may be temporarily off line. I am so excited to be so close to showing...
I am happy to introduce you to another incredible instructor I have met through 21 Secrets. This week we will take a peek into the inspiring life of Silky Hart. For Silky, the art flows not only in her journals, but also on the dance floor. Hi Silky, Please introduce yourself and your art...