Comments for Drawn2Life

Comment on Creative Guidance by ellen

ellen — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:29:52 +0000

As the wonderfully giddy recipient of this commission, I can definitely say – Jennifer nailed it! Thanks Jennifer and Steve.

Comment on Stick2itiveness by Raena

Raena — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:34:10 +0000

Ditto Johanna! I also need help in this area! Maybe it is something, a quirk, in our personalities, but that quirk may also be what drives us to be artists. Well, at least I am hoping that is what it is! I don’t like to think of the other reasons for it!

Comment on Stick2itiveness by Johanna

Johanna — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:25:59 +0000

Oh how I recognize this, I too need a dose of stick2itiveness! Ithought about you the other day when mymother told me about à film she’d seen about diabetes, called something like “the cure for diabetes”. She Said it was very good, and even though I know they say there’s not really à cure it might still be interesting to see. I don’t know, but I still wanted to tell youabout it.

All the best for the new year!

Comment on Stick2itiveness by vickylw

vickylw — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:05:54 +0000

Jennifer, just by my reading this you have given me much of that help we all need to learn to receive from others. Thank you!

Comment on Adorn the Cat! by Lesley Purcell

Lesley Purcell — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:21:49 +0000

Too cute!

Comment on Stick2itiveness by Krista Meister

Krista Meister — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:49:40 +0000

Oh, I can definitely relate to your frustrations! What a great goal – to finish previously started projects!

Comment on Stick2itiveness by Phyllis

Phyllis — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:27:22 +0000

Your posts always touch something essential. Like you, I find myself hugely enthusiastic, then waning. Your portrait is absolutely lovely, and you have the essential. Richard Schmid wrote “less is more”… this hardly needs much to be complete. So what does it matter if it sits a year, even two? Will it be any less beautifully done then? no. Are you familiar wtih the drawings of Nicolai Fechin? or have you heard of the book titled “Refuse to Choose” – it’s written to honor those of us she calls Scanners. You might find it an easy read and of interest. Thank heavens for routine, because necessaries eventually become just a part of your daily fabric. How joyous to watch your daughter’s health return, that gray veil lift to show the glow again. This is such a joyous beginning to 2010.

Comment on Stick2itiveness by Shirley

Shirley — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:48:40 +0000

Such an important topic for all of us to deal with. I get bogged down as soon as the project starts to be a problem and getting over that takes more psychic energy than I have at that moement and the project just sits there. Then feeling guilty and worrying about the unfinished project takes more mental space and energy than if I just said, it is only paper, only fabric, and it is OK if it isn’t perfect – move on! Roz Stendahl once wrote (exact words and attribution uncertain), “How much could I accomplish today if I let go of perfection?” I wrote down the comment and look at it all the time.

Comment on Stick2itiveness by Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:28:27 +0000

What a beautiful drawing! I agree with you, one simple goal is more than enough for a year.

Comment on Stick2itiveness by Possum Patty

Possum Patty — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:27:49 +0000

Happy New Year and bubbles of strength and “stick2itiveness” to you and your family. Great charcoal piece.