I always have a smile on my face and a special anticipation when Friday rolls around and I know there will be an essay from Danny to enjoy.
And I always learn something from your creative sharing.
You are so knowledgeable and we who partake are privileged by your sharing.
I had to laugh at your description of middle school, I can visualize myself in that scene too,.
What I've learned in my own discoveries is that imagination is vast and offers endless possibilities and I get inspired by other artists abilities, but as an impression to spur me on to try something I may not have thought of before. Art is a most magical place to explore and I keep going, learning, and correcting my own work because I want to be pleased, satisfied, and fulfilled by my own work and efforts.
It took me awhile to say, yes I am an artist, and feel accepted with myself.
Isn't that whats most important, the inner contentment of who you are.
This essay hits me where it hurts. For years, I was afraid of that blank page staring back at me. I wasn’t good enough, I had no talent and there was no way I was as good as my sister. Fast forward, I am now illustrating my own picture books. It’s only taken me over sixty years to get there. But I keep trying, for better or worse!
This essay really touched me. It felt exactly like I’ve experienced art through my years. One is never pure enough and in line with that is good enough. It does make one wonder why there is a desire to steal the pleasure of art making away.
This week's essay reminds me of "The Art Lesson" a picture book written and illustrated by Tomi dePaola. You and many of your readers might be familiar with it. For those who aren't, I am including a link to a YouTube read-along. I think many pages will bring smiles to the face of any artist who can find 8 minutes for some quiet time to recall their inner child. Danny, thanks for checking in every Friday.
"The Art Lesson" by Tomie dePaola read aloud by Mrs. F:
Hi Danny,
I always have a smile on my face and a special anticipation when Friday rolls around and I know there will be an essay from Danny to enjoy.
And I always learn something from your creative sharing.
You are so knowledgeable and we who partake are privileged by your sharing.
I had to laugh at your description of middle school, I can visualize myself in that scene too,.
What I've learned in my own discoveries is that imagination is vast and offers endless possibilities and I get inspired by other artists abilities, but as an impression to spur me on to try something I may not have thought of before. Art is a most magical place to explore and I keep going, learning, and correcting my own work because I want to be pleased, satisfied, and fulfilled by my own work and efforts.
It took me awhile to say, yes I am an artist, and feel accepted with myself.
Isn't that whats most important, the inner contentment of who you are.
I just sent this on to my son and granddaughter to support their eforts and encourage them on, as you have, me.
This essay hits me where it hurts. For years, I was afraid of that blank page staring back at me. I wasn’t good enough, I had no talent and there was no way I was as good as my sister. Fast forward, I am now illustrating my own picture books. It’s only taken me over sixty years to get there. But I keep trying, for better or worse!
Very on point,as always. Love your insights and articles
This essay really touched me. It felt exactly like I’ve experienced art through my years. One is never pure enough and in line with that is good enough. It does make one wonder why there is a desire to steal the pleasure of art making away.
This week's essay reminds me of "The Art Lesson" a picture book written and illustrated by Tomi dePaola. You and many of your readers might be familiar with it. For those who aren't, I am including a link to a YouTube read-along. I think many pages will bring smiles to the face of any artist who can find 8 minutes for some quiet time to recall their inner child. Danny, thanks for checking in every Friday.
"The Art Lesson" by Tomie dePaola read aloud by Mrs. F:
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