tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post1784702321305233702..comments2023-10-28T09:28:12.591-05:00Comments on Norah'S: I know the horrible truthSharon Tomlinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502692144363548970noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-23462982032824832322012-02-21T07:34:07.960-06:002012-02-21T07:34:07.960-06:00You're an artist... you won't NOT paint. ...You're an artist... you won't NOT paint. A break will give you perspective and allow you to refocus. Get back out there and see the world (Italy???), have a glass of wine (I'll come join you), and see what else peaks your interest. The Artist's Way is also a way to figure it out. It's your journey, you don't have to justify or explain it to anyone, but putting our feelings out there make them more real, and we can deal easier with 'real'. Love you Sharon. You've been a huge inspiration in my life. Just keep showing up!Janice Schererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09253772266983680555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-13254879439463678482012-02-16T19:52:12.248-06:002012-02-16T19:52:12.248-06:00Don't push yourself to pain if the feeling isn...Don't push yourself to pain if the feeling isn't there. I put my paint brushes down 12 years ago. I picked them up again last week. Hopefully your hiatus won't last as long as mine but I do know exactly how you are feeling. Move your talent and creativity in a different direction for now. That may be all you need and one morning you will wake up with that need to paint. Sending you a big hug.gailhttp://www.shabbycottagestudio.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-27005550252558288772012-02-15T11:54:23.372-06:002012-02-15T11:54:23.372-06:00Sometimes, you just *need* a break; even a muse de...Sometimes, you just *need* a break; even a muse deserves a holiday once in a while - what's to feel guilty about? Enjoy the rest. One day, you'll race back into your studio and wonder why you ever left it. I for one will still think you're awesome. xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-35460867668219777442012-02-15T09:19:25.972-06:002012-02-15T09:19:25.972-06:00It is alright to go a different direction! Or you...It is alright to go a different direction! Or you could just come teach me to paint! I just watched your morning art videos and just loved them - thanks so much for sharing. Maybe a little trip or vacation will bring back some inspiration?Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01460810814980303159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-27346529575569440332012-02-15T07:57:47.859-06:002012-02-15T07:57:47.859-06:00An artist as talented as you will always create. B...An artist as talented as you will always create. But sometimes the well gets dry and you need to fill it up. The universe is giving you a gift of time to go out and soak up everything and anything. Don't waste this time, because when the creative urge strikes, you need to be ready. Have fun!!JGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17711819361805238422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-55384291984198370362012-02-15T07:51:50.625-06:002012-02-15T07:51:50.625-06:00I go through this about twice a year (ALWAYS right...I go through this about twice a year (ALWAYS right after Artfest and then again sometime during the summer). I deal with it by doing all those other things that I love to do that don't involve paint. Crochet, needle felt, spin, make a new purse for ME, whatever catches my attention for the moment. I don't pressure myself to paint what I am not inspired to paint. I do sometimes look at art that stirs something within me and play around with drawings. I don't know if you've noticed over the past year or two but my art has gone from "pretty girls" to mostly "ugly girls"! That was one of those transitions where I just didn't want to paint another pretty face! Give yourself time, do something fun....it will come back when it's time. We love you, Sharon. xoxoSunny Carvalhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131627583655178572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-4897646997172623622012-02-14T23:38:50.372-06:002012-02-14T23:38:50.372-06:00When this happens to me, I try to paint something ...When this happens to me, I try to paint something in the style of someone else. I choose someone whose style is the opposite of mine and recreate one of my paintings in that style. It works for me every time. Keeps things fresh.Shirley Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00083078057003488036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-27631810108497470542012-02-14T21:20:40.269-06:002012-02-14T21:20:40.269-06:00I didn't read through all the posts so I hope ...I didn't read through all the posts so I hope I don't repeat someone. I have had those feelings too, not about painting yet but about mosaics. We all change our feelings about things and go in seasons with what we like to do. you are probably about to inbark on something really big in a creative way. Rest your creative mind and don't worry. You are not going to lose your skill. It will all work out Norah.<br />laura.Laura K. Aikenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15273575284843422318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-68371688920110597832012-02-14T19:45:58.166-06:002012-02-14T19:45:58.166-06:00I get that way, too. sometimes I think~~I 'hat...I get that way, too. sometimes I think~~I 'hate' this blog. O.K; I'm through! I do other things and then I get inspired to photograph or write (again.) Then, because of my wonderful friends and my family (who count on me) I am compelled to share. It's like being in a relationship and having an "off' day!<br /><br />Go for it! (Or not.)<br />:-DLouvregirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052153326685432260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-11306685308417368232012-02-14T19:23:16.429-06:002012-02-14T19:23:16.429-06:00I haven't felt very creative myself lately...n...I haven't felt very creative myself lately...not sure why. It happens. I know it's not permanent. Seasons change. Moods change. Ideas come and go. Love your honesty about it. Kick back and relax for awhile!simply bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187891586315909949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-45457532511737082672012-02-14T19:13:43.824-06:002012-02-14T19:13:43.824-06:00I haven't felt very creative myself lately...n...I haven't felt very creative myself lately...not sure why. It happens. I know it's not permanent. Seasons change. Moods change. Ideas come and go. Love your honesty about it. Kick back and relax for awhile!simply bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187891586315909949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-14103087741278751492012-02-14T19:02:27.128-06:002012-02-14T19:02:27.128-06:00I think there must be something in the air. My las...I think there must be something in the air. My last blog post was last Wed. and I don't care! Maybe it will pass....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04040859492667403806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-50949843144419250492012-02-14T18:39:17.029-06:002012-02-14T18:39:17.029-06:00A shot story that might ring a bell. I made soap f...A shot story that might ring a bell. I made soap for years, I sold it, used it, gave it away. It was a passion to find the right smell, the best makings, and then they really had to be beautiful. I made packaging, a personal stamp for boxing. Then one day I was done, and I haven't made another bar of soap. But there could come a day when I will, but if I do not thats okay too. You will always do something because you are so creative, and we in blogland will love whatever you do. Hugs, MaryShopgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16300376153887292794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-78093516956016603952012-02-14T17:24:19.132-06:002012-02-14T17:24:19.132-06:00It happens sometimes, that fleeting, awful, sinkin...It happens sometimes, that fleeting, awful, sinking truth that we are at the end of a part of our lives, but an end is just another beginning. Your heart is whispering to you that there is more to see, feel and touch but it might not be your paint brushes and they will still be waiting for you if you find the desire to paint once again. I am sure you will.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874225991365156457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-88901855097382756762012-02-14T17:23:23.089-06:002012-02-14T17:23:23.089-06:00Sharon, I agree with the other artists. I do it to...Sharon, I agree with the other artists. I do it too.<br />Need a break or whatever you decide...it's OK.<br />It's your life, you need to do what YOU want or feel.We all love and support you.<br />I backed off of my blog when I moved last year and find it difficult to be regular with it anymore and it's OK.<br />But I know this is temporary and you will be back. Go to your cloth side for a while and hang out there, heck! Do whatever makes you happy, it's your life and life is short.<br />xoxo suzesuzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446832751028309867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-40820421503104886952012-02-14T16:35:58.700-06:002012-02-14T16:35:58.700-06:00My first thought is BUMMER! 😂 Yet I know you have...My first thought is BUMMER! 😂 Yet I know you have to follow your heart. Maybe if you sit with it a while the feeling will pass. (I have my fingers crossed )I'm a Late Bloomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547615211884186653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-17390289655048271752012-02-14T16:33:12.575-06:002012-02-14T16:33:12.575-06:00We, I am sure, have all been where you are now.
I ...We, I am sure, have all been where you are now.<br />I made dolls/figures for over 25 years...one day I said "No More". I never wanted to see another doll mine or anyone's. A few years passed and one day I started making felted figures and telling their story...for six years on my blog...well this was the last year. What I am saying if it comes from the heart it will come.<br />Your Heart is not in painting right now. It is OK!!! <br />We will miss your paintings...you have given so much of yourself to so many. You are special. Share with us when you feel like it...we will come and listen and chat.<br />Best of luck xoxoMo'ahttp://www.moaromigboyles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-62289218037948674282012-02-14T13:21:18.985-06:002012-02-14T13:21:18.985-06:00SHARON- IT'S OK...It's totally ok never to...SHARON- IT'S OK...It's totally ok never to paint again...no long words of wisdom from me....except- do what feels right. :)Julie Prichardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13217112123295795181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-30708237428087214162012-02-14T13:04:23.658-06:002012-02-14T13:04:23.658-06:00Sharon, I would love for you to take a look at wha...Sharon, I would love for you to take a look at what you inspired me to do-<br /><br />http://suppliesoverflowing.blogspot.com/2011/08/lespwa-fe-viv.html<br /><br />Thank you. There is no pressure from me to get you going, but I do think of you when I look at this painting.<br /><br />jennysupplies overflowing!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02701676503667687058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-19611835148404340522012-02-14T10:23:03.855-06:002012-02-14T10:23:03.855-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.mgrtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311050430858299969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-76415838210591574822012-02-14T10:20:40.837-06:002012-02-14T10:20:40.837-06:00Well where the heck is Norah? It's all her fa...Well where the heck is Norah? It's all her fault!mgrtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311050430858299969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-44239468322352164602012-02-14T10:02:32.580-06:002012-02-14T10:02:32.580-06:00I don't know what to say other than I just lov...I don't know what to say other than I just love you Sharon, you are a huge inspiration for me so many! Don't think you have to be doing something, all the time. Just let it rest & see what happens. The pressure we put on ourshelves to keep producing is sometimes so overwelming it puts use in limbo, where we can't move. You will be able to shake it loose when you are good & ready. Just sit, stare and breath into it. Big hugs...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-33412610873833205132012-02-14T09:54:18.247-06:002012-02-14T09:54:18.247-06:00Maybe you've painted everything you want to pa...Maybe you've painted everything you want to paint today and tomorrow and next week, but there will be new things when the time is right. Go stitch some pretty somethings or anything else that feels like what you want to do. It doesn't mean you are abandoning your brushes. They will wait for you. And you can still blog about what you are reading, what kind of bread you are baking (yum!) or whatever else you are enjoying in the meantime. We don't love you only for your paintings!Melisahttp://www.toadinaboat.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-67750828548449247142012-02-14T08:34:16.317-06:002012-02-14T08:34:16.317-06:00You have so much talent to share but if you feel t...You have so much talent to share but if you feel this way follow the feeling and enjoy another creative outlet whether it be gardening, reading, walking, photography art will always be a part of you and waiting. Sending hugs and much love on this transition:O)Isabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565919532511866394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-30836662843394869732012-02-14T08:18:35.708-06:002012-02-14T08:18:35.708-06:00OMG! Is there some kind of mojo going on? I have...OMG! Is there some kind of mojo going on? I have been feeling the same way. I want to pack everything up and just read books or watch tv! It is like a switch has gone off and every stroke of paint I put on canvas is just plain boring for me! What are these some kind of cycles some of us are caught up in? Weird!Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661632858613259023noreply@blogger.com