I have owned a gallery, providing an opportunity for local artists to display and sell their artistic creations. I have participated in competitions, sold paintings, taught art and craft classes. My art has been displayed in many galleries and museums, and my art is owned by private and corporate collectors. Now I have pulled back from the requirements of others and found that sketching plein air, walking with my dog and journaling what I see daily is what makes me very, very happy. I am reminded of a story of a new school teacher who was brought in by a secluded community to teach their children. The teacher found that the children never ran or jumped or ever let their feet leave the ground. She found that the adults had trained the children never to lift their feet from the ground because, as the story progresses, the towns people could fly, and if others knew their secret, the towns people would be judged and persecuted. The quote from Marianne Williamson, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure”, has become my motto for the last part of my life.
Through my blog, I found a group of like-minded artists who have brought a joy to my life that I didn't know was possible. A little over a year ago, I found this wonderful group of artists, headed by Katherine Tyrrell, called Sketchercise. With the support of this group of exercising artists, I have continued to exercise, lose weight and sketch daily. The postcard exchange will be a great opportunity to see, firsthand, what each of our art really looks like in real life.
11 comments:
Oh, I love your post Pat...and your story touche a nerve! I'm sure I won't be the only one..! and your art...well, how can I NOT love that too!
Ronell
Love your intro Pat - you were clearly destined to be an artist! Your collage is gorgeous!
The story and the quote (Nelson Mandela used that in his inaugural speech!) so true - happy to share in a little bit of this new life with you Pat.
well! very interesting life and beatifull works
Pat, so many things you said in your post is like a mirror of my own life. Very touching. I'm happy to be in the same group like you... And – I'm looking forward to recieve once an example of your wonderful work. Albrecht
Oh wow! This is fantastic. Very inspiring.
What a great story and a wonderful quote. I'm really looking forward to getting a postcard from yiu.
Oh Pat your introduction is so true, I love the quote! Your work is amazing and I am also excited about receiving a postcard. I am glad we live close enough where we can visit on occasion, which we should do more often!
I'm sure looking forward to seeing one of your enchanted forests first hand and for real!
What lovely sketches in your intro. And what a varied life you've led. So glad to be in a group with you.
Pat, I love your sketches and your uplifting and inspiring attitude!!!
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