Gaia: Creative YOU

Re: Calling all artists! please come and give your opinions.

http://jodi.gaia.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:27:30 GMT

Thanks, Lee! Love it. :)

Re: Calling all artists! please come and give your opinions.

http://organics.gaia.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:35:41 GMT

Do artists or non-artists tend to be happier?

Is there some truth to the notion of tortured artists and troubled writers, or, instead, is creativity an essential part of a happy life? Come discuss your experience and tell us what you think.

f we take artist back to age 2 or 3, that is the age most of us know our purpose lines in life. When we all think back there is something known where the seed of our inherent talent begins whether enjoying writing, acting, coloring, design, crafts, music, dance, sports, computer IT, etc. it all begins there. When the authoritarian system of school stops art programs they are creating non-artists but the original purpose is still there. Once we are over school rule, we can get lucky and get back to our field of art as there are no more peeps to stop us now…even the parents that say “you need a real job”. Artist of any type IS a real job… check out the airwaves, tv, radio, cd's, theatre, books, filled with those that never went into agreement with “authority”… so its good to practice, practice, practice your dreams. They all do come true with this kind of persistence and moving asside other's considerations.

Calling all artists! please come and give your opinions.

http://jodi.gaia.com — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:38:49 GMT

Hey,

It would be great to get some opinions on this discussion topic in the Gaia Lounge: Do artists or non-artists tend to be happier?
Thought we could get some great artist-opinions. :)

New Series of work.

http://jodi.gaia.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:40:23 GMT

I have just started on a new series of small portraits (It measures 28x18 cm.) I am working with an acrylic primer and charcoal on raw canvas. By the end I should have around 7 pieces.
I am enjoying it so much.
Here are the first two!

Re: My poetry is my high vibration

http://jodi.gaia.com — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:27:38 GMT

Hi Laney!

Oh, I would love to read some more of your poetry here! It is so wonderful :) Thank you.

How Room Design affects your mind and mood!

http://jodi.gaia.com — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:25:33 GMT

I found this interesting article on room design: How Room Design affects your mind and mood!
It is absolutely fascinating. Enjoy! ;)

Re: Key of G

http://jodi.gaia.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:56:09 GMT

Thanks, G.
This sounds fascinating!

Re: Write in your journal/blog

http://notthisnotthat.gaia.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:12:36 GMT

Write about the laziness then. I find that things flow when I pay attention to what is actually here, now. And there is ALWAYS something here now, maybe even just the emptiness.

Re: Greetings from NMD!

http://notthisnotthat.gaia.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:10:07 GMT

It is amazing to find things you didn't know existed. If makes you wonder how much undiscovered territory there really is and how much more there is to you than you realized

Key of G

http://notthisnotthat.gaia.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:08:38 GMT

Hello All

Since
participating here I thought it might be interesting to write about my
experience as a composer and musician and discuss the ups and downs of
trying to put it all together into a CD.

My wife actually
suggested the idea a while back but I could not imagine anyone actually
being interested. But since I posted a request for feed back in the Artist's Dream Group and got wonderful feedback I have decided to try
it. I invite you all to read my first posting either here on Gaia or on
keyofgmusic.wordpress.com and subscribe if you like.

I may even twitter it

G

Re: inspiring music

http://jodi.gaia.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:08:16 GMT

Hi G!

Welcome to our group.
So interesting: As I am inspired by music in my visual work, you are inpired by the visual. I love the way a master's work can be uplifting. It inspires in how it shows you possibility and different perspective... triggering something new inside you. Thank you for sharing this thought with us.

Re: inspiring music

http://jodi.gaia.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:04:06 GMT

Hi SixthSense,

Thank you for sharing this with us. I agree. Depending on the music: I am inspired in different ways. wonderful!

Re: inspiring music

http://notthisnotthat.gaia.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:12:24 GMT

Thanks for starting this Jodi. As one who writes music I am impressed with the fact that I get inspired mostly by visual art, a walk through the Met or the Guggenheim or the Art Institute or the Dali Museum will produce a subtlety of shading in my work. Hanging out with masters seems to have some of their vision rub off on me. They make me better. You can hear some of my work at http://emptinessdances.com if you are interested.

Re: Interesting fact about colour!

http://jodi.gaia.com — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:25:29 GMT

Hi ~KES!

Thanks for sharing this with us. Very cool colour wheel! It is such a good thing to be aware of in any creative field. It gives a very clear understanding of our colour perception. Including complimentary colours.... one of my favourite concepts. :)

Re: Interesting fact about colour!

http://kathysmith.gaia.com — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:58:45 GMT

I found this site and downloaded this tool to help on color. it's free
http://www.colorjack.com/ They have some razzle dazzle color that was in the zone or wavelength of magenta. Color is one of my favorite perceptions out of the 57 perceptions.

Re: Interesting fact about colour!

http://jodi.gaia.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:57:34 GMT

Hi Sylvia!

Wow. What an interesting field. I majored more to the other side of it: Fine Art.
I keep thinking I need to ask you questions! I will come up with some soon....
Yes. The fact that something can exist because our brains perceive it, is incredible. Even if it is only the perception that gives it it's existence. Very Plato ;)
Thanks Sylvia.

Re: Interesting fact about colour!

http://peacehealer.gaia.com — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:58:44 GMT

Hi, Jodi - yes, that was fascinating! I majored in Cognitive Science in college (study of cognition ... information processing in people and computers) - and have continued to really be intrigued by perception. The phrase "it's a product of our imaginations" takes on a whole lot of new layers in this context :-).

Thank you -

Sylvia

Interesting fact about colour!

http://jodi.gaia.com — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:49:38 GMT

I just thought this was fascinating: Magenta is not a colour!
Please read about this. As a painter I find colour and the human eye absolutely intriguing.

Re: Invitation

http://jodi.gaia.com — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:06:26 GMT

Hi Jean!

It is wonderful to meet you :)
Welcome to our group. What exciting news for you!
I love how happy your art is. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Re: Invitation

http://jhartart.gaia.com — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:49:00 GMT

Ok, I just joined and I hope I'm in the right place. I am an artist who works mostly with acrylic paint on canvas and pastels. I invite all of you to visit Dreams of Artists where I am being spotlighted this month. Or visit my site and check out my photos. Of course, all comments are welcome.I look forward to share and learning with creative minds.
Loving life.
Jean