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By: Reflections on Art Every Day Month 2010 | Christine Martell

Reflections on Art Every Day Month 2010 | Christine Martell — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:17:15 +0000

[...] was the second year I participated. I wrote a summary post similar to this one last [...]

By: Christine Martell

Christine Martell — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:14:10 +0000

Kthryn,
Art school is a mixed thing. I learned a lot, although some of the most valuable long term has been from my work study rather than my classes. It might have been better if I was a bit older and had more of a sense of my self when I went.

We all need cheerleaders. Seems there is quite enough criticism in our heads for most of us. So yea, you are being helpful. Really.

By: Kathryn - Collage Diva

Kathryn - Collage Diva — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:57:16 +0000

Congratulations on your breakthrough! I have heard so many stories similar to yours about the lasting effects of art school critiques. Over the years, I have often felt like I had missed some important schooling by not going to art school. When weighing out my choices, I’m happy to have missed the scarring aspect of art school. The skeptic in me has also thought, “ahhh people are being nice and overly generous with their comments.” I’ve thought, “Am I too much of a cheerleader?” Is my encouragement of others creativity really helpful? Thank you for your thoughtful post. All the best. Kathryn, Collage Diva

By: Christine Martell

Christine Martell — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:08:36 +0000

Kathryn,
Wouldn’t be where I am today without the steadfast support of the artists and friends in my face to face world. You have been near the center of my artistic life for many years, and I so appreciate it. You have inspired me in so many ways, I will always be so grateful for it.

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:41:41 +0000

I love your uncensored process of revealing yourself. Very soft and attractive. Like your paintings. And I love how you have drawn to yourself the kind and enthusiastic appreciation and friendship of others.

By: Mavis Penney

Mavis Penney — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:38:39 +0000

Thank you, Christine, for sharing your AEDM artworks and now for revealing your emotions about creating them.

I found the whole Art Everyday experience positive and supportive. This came from everyone’s contributions, artwork, Tweets and RT’s, and encouraging comments to me and to others.

What a great platform to launch out into new creative projects!

Thanks!

By: Julie Jordan Scott

Julie Jordan Scott — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:15:04 +0000

I feel privileged to share in your art this past month. I loved hearing “the rest of the story” now that November is behind us. I look forward to seeing more from you as time moves along. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

By: Leah

Leah — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:32:53 +0000

Thank you for this beautiful post, Christine. It has been such a pleasure sharing the AEDM journey with you this month. Your artwork is stunning.

One of the things I’ve loved about Art Every Day Month is seeing how we all blossom under the light of encouragement and praise. We all need that! I too suffered from those nasty art school voices. And it’s a good question to ask, what did they do for us really? It took me years to shake them off and sharing my art online has played a big part in my own growth as an artist and in trusting myself.

So glad to know you. xox