Wednesday, March 12, 2008

So, why would I say "ADD Artist?"

I LOVE creative pursuits! And, I guess I came by it honestly - I grew up in a family that is always making something. I apparently made my first pair of earrings at age three according to my Dad. Now, it really doesn't seem to matter to me what medium I have in my hand at the moment - just that I'm working with my hands to make something and I'm lost in the creative and intuitive process. It has become therapy for me. I know it keeps me sane because if creativity is missing from my regular schedule I'm not much fun to live with. So, one day I might be melting glass, another day I'm hammering metal, the next I'm painting with acrylic, then journaling with colored pencils.
Some might say "jack of all trades, master of none"....but I'm OK with that. I can find bliss in almost any medium and the exploration of something new is exhilarating for me. The joy is in the process. NOT focusing on the outcome removes the tension. Here's a sampling of my creative explorations:



Heaven's Window - Watercolor Mandala


Empowerment Goddess - Acrylic on canvas


Dreaming of Phi - Wall Sculpture - wood, copper, steel, glass


Blue Butterfly - Acrylic on Watercolor paper


I Love You Warts and All - Lampworked glass bead necklace


Earth Mandala - Colored pencil on black paper


OK...you get the picture - ADD Artist.
Today I'm reading about pastels and thinking about attempting a self-portrait. That's something I haven't done yet....hmmmm, sounds fun!

15 comments:

Michelle Wiebe said...

Your range of skills and talent never ceases to amaze me!

Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging. :) Just another part of the journey!

Cheryl said...

Thanks, Michelle - you flatter me!

Anonymous said...

Your blog looks FABULOUS!! And it feels just like you. Love the green. And the watercolour butterfly is something I've never seen before - lovely. By the way, I've been asked if you'll be posting more jewellery...

Anonymous said...

Hey...I was just thinking...maybe you should consider adding the YouTube video(s)that you've been involved with...

Cheryl said...

Thanks Veronica! Nice to get the confirmation that it's ME! The Butterfly is actually an acrylic on paper.....done watercolor style I guess. Loved the luminescence that came out this way. Good point on the video....I'll have to look that up.

lyn said...

Nice work! I work with lots of materials too! Glass, metal, wire and I make jewelry. Lots of creative energy in the EDM group, welcome.

kazumiwannabe said...

You do beautiful stuff! Saw your post on EDM so welcome, too!

Anetka said...

beautiful work, and you've got so many skills and talens...:)
good luck with your self portrait:)
best wishes

Margaret McCarthy Hunt said...

i love that name...add artist..i might be one too...great work lovel all the colors...welcome to edm!

Luba said...

Your work is BEAUTIFUL! Welcome to EDM.

Cheryl said...

Wow....thanks all you EDMers! I SO appreciate your thoughts and support! I think I'm really going to like it here. :o)

Lynn said...

Your use of color is exquisite, and your whole blog is lovely. Welcome to the EDM group!

Kathleen said...

blog is wonderful - The lampwork is incredibly beautiful - welcome to EDM it is a very nice and supportive group

Christie said...

I love mandalas, and yours are spectacular. Can't wait to see the self portrait!

Cheryl said...

Thanks for your kind words, ladies. Anetka / Christie....I did actually attempt a self-portrait in a new medium too of course - nothing like making it more difficult than it already could be. It's here if you're interested:
http://inspirationsstudio.blogspot.com/2008/05/catching-up.html

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