This post is a part of our first blog hop including quite a
few of the artists that connected during the class ”Flying Lessons” presented
by the fabulous Kelly Rae Roberts. The theme is “Spreading Our Wings” or how we
were inspired by our experience. It could involve some of our artwork or
whatever creative element we desired to write about. At the end you’ll find the
list of amazing participants in the blog hop.
A few months ago I decided to participate in Kelly Rae
Roberts course for creative’s called “Flying Lessons.” Little did I know at the
time just how much of an impact it would make on me.
My thought was that the class would let me figure out how to
take my little business to the next level. Honestly I’ve been feeling very
stuck, like I’m only going through the creative “motions” and not getting
anywhere. Loving Kelly Rae, her blog, and her art I signed up excitedly and
waited for the first days post to come. Guess what the subject matter was?
Fear…..!
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| Goofy daughter! |
To say that I’ve been afraid over the past year would be an
understatement. As the course continued the subject matter continued with a
strong under tone of emotional churning. Each post dug deeper even though it
was sprinkled with business tips and suggestions. My brain was in turmoil. How
was I going to sift through all of this information?
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| Have fun with your own face! Although I talk to my other half about everything and this was subject matter that he gets, but doesn’t truly “get” it. My friend circle is a myriad of different personalities and backgrounds but only one that I can truly say understands the angst of the creative. And she lives an hour away. Just about weekly someone will ask me what I do and when I reply artist I’m confronted with an, “oh you’re a stay at home Mom.” One gal I’ve known for almost 25 years refers to my creative work as, “that crafty stuff you do sometimes.” And I can’t tell you how many people drop off your radar when you’re in seclusion trying to work towards the holiday season. It’s one of my biggest frustrations. |
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| Hmmm... |
The course ran for five weeks. Five weeks of frantic
thoughts, updates to all things internet, and dreading the end of the class. It
was so enjoyable, and yet un-nerving, I wanted it to continue for as long as
possible. From the start we all knew there would be a private Facebook group we
could join if we wanted to. Open to all that took the course. I requested
entry, not knowing what to expect.
Well, the group is 378 strong! The conversation runs the
gamut from teasing to serious money questions, to art shows to trading
techniques and much, much more. I commented and tried to jump in. Mostly I read
and tried to take it all in. It was (and is) art talk that is going on everyday
and into the night. It’s a group that “gets it” whatever that may be. It’s a
safe spot that you can come to and chat about the things that are on your mind.
A spot to try out new ideas. A place to get or give help. An area to share a
heartbreak or physical condition that you can’t even say out loud to yourself. A
group that takes you for who you are and lets you know you’re not as alone as
you thought you were.
It was said somewhere in our comments that, “who knew the
best resource we’d get from taking the class would be ourselves!” So true. My
inspiration is ongoing. Everyday I get to interact with all of the fabulous
members of our group. Everyday there is something new to ponder and chat about.
I am inspired to do more, be true to myself, and go forward to fulfill dreams I
thought might not be possible a few months ago. And if I take a day and don’t
quite get where I’d like to? Well, I can turn to anyone in our group for
support or a laugh. For that, and so much more, I want to say thank you! Thank
you to all of you who “get” it, it truly means the world to me. ( and so do all
of you!)
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| Free to fly the universe! |
Now go forth and visit ALL of the following blogs for great
art, great people, and tons of inspiration!!!
Until Next Time,
(which will be tomorrow with the start of Creative Every Day
for November!)
Susan
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Amaranthine Violet: http://magic-gypsy.blogspot.com/
Amy Hillenbrand: http://amyhillenbrand.blogspot.com
Beatriz Peñas B.: http://beatrizbepe.blogspot.com/
Beth Cougler Blom: http://sobliss.wordpress.com/
Carmen Patti: http://carmenpattistudio.com/wordpress/
Carol Bray: http://theredpaintedcottage.blogspot.com
Christina Fajardo: http://christinafajardo.blogspot.com/
Cindy Jones Lantier: http://www.lantier.org
Connie Rawlins : http://www.dabblinginlife.blogspot.com/
Dana Brock: http://www.dzynbydana.blogspot.com
Deborah Velásquez : http://deborahvelasquez.blogspot.com
Elissa Brown: http://thefreckledarmy.blogspot.com
Hillary Courson: http://www.hillarycourson.com
Jacquie Williamson: http://www.jacquiewilliamson.blogspot.com/
Jane Paynting: http://inkspiredwings.wordpress.com
Janet Forrest: http://tatterednworn.wordpress.com/
Jennifer DeVille: http://jenniferdeville.com/blog/
Jill Lambert : http://www.jill-lambert.blogspot.com/
Julie Hamilton: http://spaark.wordpress.com
Kanchan Mahon: http://Kanchan-Mahon.blogspot.com/
Karen Claverie: http://giddyupletsride.blogspot.com
Kari DeSaulnier: http://karidesi.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Conard : http://newfromoldcreations.blogspot.com/
Kathleen McKinnon: http://harmonyschoolhouse.com/expressions-blog.html
Kathy May: http://kathymaydesigns.org
Kelley Miller: http://www.kelleymillerartworks.blogspot.com/
Kelly Corso: http://birdinatreecreations.blogspot.com/
Kelly Hoernig: http://www.kellyhoernig.blogspot.com/
Kim Hyer: http://www.apaperaddict.com/
Kris Lanae Binsfeld: http://cherishdesigns.wordpress.com
Lenore Angela: http://www.lenoreangela.blogspot.com/
Linda Barutha: http://lindabaruthadesigns.blogspot.com
Lisa Michele Products:
Liza Zeni Baker: http://lizazeni.wordpress.com/
Lynn Richards: http://alittlebluesky.blogspot.com
Lori Leissner: http://leissnerart.blogspot.com
Lori Moon: http://lorimoonstudio.blogspot.com
Mary Cottingham: http://www.barnbugstudio.blogspot.com/
Mary Sterk: http://justmarydesigns.wordpress.com
Megan Schmitt: http://www.schmittenwithwords.blogspot.com/
Melanie Douthit: www.douthitgallery.blogspot.com
Michelle Dwyer: http://www.magnetisedbylife.com/
Michelle Reynolds: http://shellsinthebush.blogspot.com/
Rachél Payne (Rae): http://collectingyourself.wordpress.com/
Rain Hannah: http://honeyandollie.com/
Rhiannon Connelly: http://www.starrybluesky.wordpress.com
Ruth-Mary Smith: http://patchworkfamilieshub.blogspot.com
Sherry Richert Belul:
Shirley Ann: http://leonardarenaissancewoman.blogspot.com/
Stacey Chadwick
Susan M. Walls-Beverly:
Teresa Cash-Czech: http://www.asmilemaker.com/
Tina Carlborg: http://www.tinachicky.blogspot.com/
Tonya Love: http://passport2creativity.com/
Ursula Smith: http://www.EasyScraps.com/blog
Zulma Cadena: http://edustory.wordpress.com/
Mary Cottingham http://www.barnbugstudio.blogspot.com
