For many years as a writer I took issue with the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words”. But now my love affair with the visual arts has stretched my mind. I realize that pictures can transport the viewer to a world beyond words. As a child I loved reading fantasy, but I have never been able to create another [...]
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Worlds beyond Words!
Posted in Art Therapy, Creative Living in a Condo, For writers, The joy of experimenting with art, The joy of making a mess!, The joy of making art, Watercolor painting, Watercolors, Way out Creativity, YUPO paper, tagged A world beyond words, Art Therapy, Creative Living in a Condo, Fantasy Art, Fun and Funky, Watercolor painting, YUPO paper on December 7, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Studio Space, Private Space!
Posted in Art Therapy, Creative Living in a Condo, Don't be conventional in decorating!, For writers, My piano, Spinning, The Beauty of "Hand Made", The Fun of Being Unconventional!, The joy of experimenting with art, The joy of making a mess!, The joy of making art, The joy of music, YUPO paper, tagged A room of one's own, Art Therapy, Creative Living in a Condo, Fun and Funky, Studios, The beauty of crafts, Virginia Woolf, Watercolor painting on October 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“In order for a woman to write fiction she needs money and a room of her own.” Virginia Woolf While I agree that financial resources are necessary to pursue any of the arts—at least to provide the basics for living and supplies for one’s craft—I disagree with Virginia Woolf on the matter of “a room of [...]
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