tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post7659836192188093248..comments2023-10-30T01:03:45.001-07:00Comments on Tangled Stitch: Beyond Your Comfort Zone/Inspire Me ThursdayTangled Stitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04187930600143603801noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-32610309218936565142008-02-01T04:13:00.000-08:002008-02-01T04:13:00.000-08:00You already know what you can do as an artist, and...You already know what you can do as an artist, and at least between you and yourself, you believe your work is extraordinary. But it sounds like there's a little gremlin that sits on your shoulder and whispers things in your ear that cause you to doubt taking the next step. Sometimes we overwhelm ourselves with the idea that our steps have to be giant leaps... try listening to your first voice, your inner voice, that tells you your work is wonderful, and then just take a small step - maybe set a goal to have that hidden away work framed. I'll bet doing just that will feel good and encourage you to take yet another step. Good luck:>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-91795159279975848492008-01-31T19:00:00.000-08:002008-01-31T19:00:00.000-08:00I felt like you walked into my life and wrote my d...I felt like you walked into my life and wrote my diary, except that I work with paper, pens, paint, glue, brushes, scissors, etc. <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for being so bold and so brave. I'll be adding you to my links so that I can keep up with what you are doing. I think we're going to see greatness ahead.<BR/><BR/>Wishing you the best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-18796712055764368022008-01-25T23:35:00.000-08:002008-01-25T23:35:00.000-08:00Thank you for being so honest! I absolutely can un...Thank you for being so honest! I absolutely can understand the "being scared to death" part. I wish you all the luck you can get in 2008!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-70574150613419091272008-01-25T06:28:00.000-08:002008-01-25T06:28:00.000-08:00I know so many artists (myself included) who can r...I know so many artists (myself included) who can relate to this. One of the greatest part about creating art is the emotion you put into your work. It's "YOU"...to show others is scary as sin.<BR/><BR/>I hope you take the leaps this year you talked about. You will inspire so many when you do.<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>a.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-69144135396330935282008-01-24T14:37:00.000-08:002008-01-24T14:37:00.000-08:00Oh my, I felt like I was reading about my life... ...Oh my, I felt like I was reading about my life... you go girl and I'm going to keep track of what you're doing... if you can do it, maybe I can too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-8418257160858895732008-01-22T17:43:00.000-08:002008-01-22T17:43:00.000-08:00Well I think it takes a lot of courage to say what...Well I think it takes a lot of courage to say what you said. I know I feel the same way only I do not have your courage to say these things for everyone to read. Way to come out of your comfort zone.Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06795661836182705966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-500214289286978472008-01-22T11:33:00.000-08:002008-01-22T11:33:00.000-08:00scared to death always sounds like the beginning o...scared to death always sounds like the beginning of a grand adventure to me. :)titrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836673609264206765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-76965727794080772542008-01-22T10:06:00.000-08:002008-01-22T10:06:00.000-08:00Wonderful words! Something I think everyone ident...Wonderful words! Something I think everyone identifies with. Keep on submitting your work.laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486891375569735532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-20254764357048163462008-01-21T19:42:00.000-08:002008-01-21T19:42:00.000-08:00Wonderful words! I look forward to reading about ...Wonderful words! I look forward to reading about your successes, I know they will come. And you certainly aren't alone! I'm looking for an envelope right now :)Deb Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729615248033326334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-4554380888363150462008-01-21T08:04:00.000-08:002008-01-21T08:04:00.000-08:00'rest of my life'..oh, this is very good post and ...'rest of my life'..oh, this is very good post and way to go by stepping out of your comfort zone! This is also such a good journal prompt if I may share that. Thank you for visiting my blog and I can tell by the depth of yours I will be coming back :)PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00104319952137455099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-22355623003826987162008-01-20T19:27:00.000-08:002008-01-20T19:27:00.000-08:00What an inspiration your artist friend is...and qu...What an inspiration your artist friend is...and quite profound!! Why indeed...why do ordinary work if you can do extraordinary work! I like this very much! A wonderful mantra!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271529958269038071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-87767004629164498212008-01-20T17:28:00.000-08:002008-01-20T17:28:00.000-08:00Thank you all so much for your lovely comments. T...Thank you all so much for your lovely comments. This blog really does get me out of my comfort zone because it's very hard for me to let people see the real me behind the mask I've had since childhood.Tangled Stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04187930600143603801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-27168138244164181222008-01-19T22:41:00.000-08:002008-01-19T22:41:00.000-08:00I can totally relate, having worked in retail, but...I can totally relate, having worked in retail, but I find it hard to sell my own work due to lack of confidence in myself. I guess being knocked down by the first set back is disheartening but doesn't mean we can't do it in the long run!<BR/><BR/>I love what your friend said about "if you can do extraordinary work why do ordinary work..."<BR/><BR/>All the best!Anna Lloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323444241874251725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-53177240149342197892008-01-19T21:59:00.000-08:002008-01-19T21:59:00.000-08:00YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Life is far to short...YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR/>Life is far to short of sit and wonder why they are all in drawers...SHARE...that is what blogging is all about...SHARE WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU DO...FOR NO OTHER REASON THAN BECAUSE THAT IS WHO YOU ARE!<BR/>Blessings to youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715477500193980363.post-42805625789639987652008-01-19T20:37:00.000-08:002008-01-19T20:37:00.000-08:00Oh, I think your time has definately come. I know...Oh, I think your time has definately come. I know what a huge risk it is to say it on this blog, how you feel about rejection and your fear of putting your work out there. Yet, you did, and your time spent this year was good and bad, but definately a learning experience, that in the end made you so much stronger. <BR/><BR/>You are an artist. An amazing artist, and your time has come. I know you know moving out of your comfort zone is scarey, but you are more than ready. You are not alone in this journey. We are all here with you, cheering you on. You will keep trying and keep trying until you find your place in the art world. You will find your place. This I know for sure.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to babble on, but I really mean every single word I wrote.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your weekend.<BR/><BR/>XOXOXOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com