Comments on: Don’t Let Time Crowd You Out http://www.alyiceedrich.com/2008/02/21/timedontcrowd Coming Home: Real Art. Real Life. Real Moments. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:52:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 by: Alyice http://www.alyiceedrich.com/2008/02/21/timedontcrowd#comment-1813 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:41:09 +0000 http://www.alyiceedrich.com/2008/02/21/timedontcrowd#comment-1813 That is some great insight Jan. My husband said to me the other day that he noticed that I'm happier than I've been in a long time when I am creating--whether it's a crocheted blanket, a scrapbook page, painting, or some other form of art. And thus, he's been encouraging me to make time for it. In fact, my 17 year old son just had a long discussion with me the morning after I made this post--of which he didn't know--that I should start doing something for me first thing in the morning so I stopped running out of time. He was confident that everything else would get done afterwards. That is some great insight Jan. My husband said to me the other day that he noticed that I’m happier than I’ve been in a long time when I am creating–whether it’s a crocheted blanket, a scrapbook page, painting, or some other form of art. And thus, he’s been encouraging me to make time for it. In fact, my 17 year old son just had a long discussion with me the morning after I made this post–of which he didn’t know–that I should start doing something for me first thing in the morning so I stopped running out of time. He was confident that everything else would get done afterwards.

]]> by: Jan Blencowe http://www.alyiceedrich.com/2008/02/21/timedontcrowd#comment-1812 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:10:47 +0000 http://www.alyiceedrich.com/2008/02/21/timedontcrowd#comment-1812 <p>Hi Alyice, Thanks for the "shout out"! <br /><br /> It is often very difficult for artists, women especially, to really truly believe that creating beauty through art is something more than a luxury. But it very definitly is. Creating, and being of a creative nature, is such a special gift; few have it and even fewer do it really well. <br /><br /> To bring into being something of beauy that has never existed before, never graced the eyes of the viewer, or touched their heart is incredibly important to the artist, the viewer, and humanity in general. There is much in this world that is sad, unjust, and cause for despair. Countering those realities through creativity is essential in affirming that goodness, beauty, truth, and justice also exist in our world. It is often very difficult in this "hard knock" reality that we live in to understand how profound the creating of art is. As artists we must constantly remind ourselves that what we do is important to the soul and, by extension, to everything else we do. <br /><br /> I have a friend who says she must have a paint brush in her hand by 7:00 a.m. or the day will be lost to her. I can't say that I'm at my easel at 7:00 a.m. (LOL) but most days painting is the first task that I tackle. Then for the rest of the day I feel that the really important work has been done and my mind is clear to focus on all the practical aspects of the business that remains. <br /><br /> I'm glad that you found some encouragement and help in my words; I hope other artists also will be helped by them as well. <br /><br /> Best,<br /> Jan </p> Hi Alyice, Thanks for the “shout out”!

It is often very difficult for artists, women especially, to really truly believe that creating beauty through art is something more than a luxury. But it very definitly is. Creating, and being of a creative nature, is such a special gift; few have it and even fewer do it really well.

To bring into being something of beauy that has never existed before, never graced the eyes of the viewer, or touched their heart is incredibly important to the artist, the viewer, and humanity in general. There is much in this world that is sad, unjust, and cause for despair. Countering those realities through creativity is essential in affirming that goodness, beauty, truth, and justice also exist in our world. It is often very difficult in this “hard knock” reality that we live in to understand how profound the creating of art is. As artists we must constantly remind ourselves that what we do is important to the soul and, by extension, to everything else we do.

I have a friend who says she must have a paint brush in her hand by 7:00 a.m. or the day will be lost to her. I can’t say that I’m at my easel at 7:00 a.m. (LOL) but most days painting is the first task that I tackle. Then for the rest of the day I feel that the really important work has been done and my mind is clear to focus on all the practical aspects of the business that remains.

I’m glad that you found some encouragement and help in my words; I hope other artists also will be helped by them as well.

Best,
Jan

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