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Ranked top 5 on amazon.com in crafts + hobbies and creativity + genius, Taking Flight: Inspiration + Techniques to Give Your Creative Spirit Wings is a book that will inspire your creative soul. To purchase and/or learn more, click right here.
what is and is not okay
when is it copying vs being inspired by my artwork? when have you violated copyright law? have you crossed the line? read my thoughts on what is and is not okay.
art supplies i can't live without
- ott lite
- shiva paintsticks
- golden fluid acrylics
- brayer
- caran d'ache pastels
- white gel pen
- heat gun
- stabilo pencils
- gallery style canvas
- gel medium (gloss)
- claudine's paints
- distress ink (all colors)
- alcohol ink (all colors)
- gold + silver leaf
- india ink
- pitt pens
- molding paste (light)
- palette paper
- gesso
- graphite
camera gear
creative business resources (for you!)
Monday, July 10, 2006
clarity
the clarity i've had up here nestled in the mountains, in between naps in my favorite hammock, is that i need to do art. i need it. i need to pursue it, in earnest, in oakland, california. i need to get a social work job, but only part-time (we do need to eat, afterall) and i need to give this life, this art in my heart, in my mind, in my thoughts, a real chance to breathe and dance and live. and we'll see where that leap will take me. this is my promise to myself. i only have one chance. i'm gonna take it. those fears of how we'll make it, where the money will come from, will have to find another pocket in some other heart. mine is clear, now.

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Photo credits
**All portrait shots of me throughout this site were taken by talented photographer, Denise Andrade.
**Photo of my hands in blog banner was taken by my friend and superhero photographer, Andrea Scher.
**Photo of my hands in blog banner was taken by my friend and superhero photographer, Andrea Scher.
my journey (in chronological order) into the creative life (circa 2006)
- the whispers of inspiration
- the beginning
- feeling my heart lift
- obsessed
- first attempt at girlie painting
- humble beginnings
- i've come a long way since this
- when everything changed
- finding my style
- a review of that first year
- deciding to take the leap
- selling my first item on etsy
- beginning to build a business
- launching my website
- learning to be fearless
- still working out my style
- up up and away
- my first showing
- first gallery opening
- spilling myself into a book proposal
- book proposal accepted!
- the gremlins
- a more cohesive style emerges
- working on book projects
- published in a magazine for the first time
- a trip to ohio to meet with book publisher
- quitting my day job
- where i wrote the book
- embracing my vulnerabilities
- showing at a big san fran art festival
- licensing for the first time
- on guilt + the blues
- becoming a possibilitarian
- figuring out wholeness
- burnout
- on becoming
- on saying no
- on magic + beginnings
- on anxiety
- finally seeing myself
- finding my community
- book is released
- teaching for the first time
- thoughts on riding the wave
- teaching in italy
- new studio space in seattle
- creative style turning point
- pretending until we're not
- new affirmation paintings emerge
- hired an assistant
- first keynote
- national product (home + gift) line debuts with DEMDACO































14 comments:
I bet you have more than one chance, but I am glad you've decided to take this one.
go get it, kelly. you'll always find a way to eat. just go back to ramen noodles and macaroni and cheese! your art and dreams and creative expressions will last way longer than groceries, girlie. (this goldendove is an old account, by the way --- this is ama).
I wish you the best with your creative endeavours...you have a beautiful talent and I am sure that it will take you far :)
Good for you! Your art is so beautiful - rich with emotion and lovely patterns and vibrant colors! It is only a matter of time before you will be able to quit your part time social work job. . .and do art full time! xo
You inspire me...
It sounds like the mountains have worked their wonders on your soul! Reminds me of a favorite quote of mine: "Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear, once in awhile and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean" (John Muir)
Good for you Kelly....seriously...I know what these descisions mean and how hard they are, but I am nothing if I am not creating...and why be nothing?
xoxox
HEY...No I haven't seen anything in the mail yet:(
Go Kelly! Go Kelly! Go Kelly!
Do it!
oh kelly...this is so good. so very good. i am so proud of you for turning inward and seeing the courage and deciding to take the leap. yes. yes. yes. i can't wait to see what happens my friend. such adventures await you.
yay Kelly! The more time you do art=the more art for my walls!
yes yes yes yes yes! If you were to put up your paintings in a show they would sell OUT. Easily! You have so much talent, and it's so unusual to see such a firm, distinct style in someone who's so new to art-making. It's awesome! Go for it!
I just caught up on your blog from the last week. I am crying---I am going to miss you in Portland. I know this is good for you and John. Kelly, you are such a success, right now. The rest is just iceing on the cake. You inspire me to keep working towards beauty in my own life--inside and out. Luv.
Reading this gave a boost to my day, and encouragement to my heart. I'm very thrilled for you, and I look forward to reading of your success!
good for you! go for it!
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