tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post7272778978847509730..comments2024-03-28T21:16:49.011-04:00Comments on collage journeys by Jane Davies: Interview on The Elusive MuseJane Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062718110759969682noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-87820713725500735972014-12-18T16:11:35.796-05:002014-12-18T16:11:35.796-05:00I just finished collaging some make-believe feathe...I just finished collaging some make-believe feathers yesterday and that may be a new series! Finally I am at a stage in my life where I have the time to get "serious" about art. Friends and bystanders think I am obsessed, always making more art. Yes, indeed, I am. It is my joy. Or perhaps it is just that art is my form of spiritual practice. I show up regularly at my art desk and turn on the flow. I challenged myself to collage 19 vintage-themed table-topper chalices for a church centennial fundraiser. That wore me out but I learned a lot about collage on curved surfaces. Yes, I play. Yes, I sometimes repeat myself. But during yoga class or out walking, the new ideas pop up. Sometimes I collage in my dreams or during the hazy state right before sleep. Another friend said that's how she gets to sleep too! So I'm not crazy... Any day I can't make art is less than perfect. Sometimes life interferes with art, but the flow always returns if I trust the process.LoneStarLibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082939836052122740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-66805477624079483182014-11-30T17:34:59.202-05:002014-11-30T17:34:59.202-05:00Thanks, Jane! Just what I needed to 'hear'...Thanks, Jane! Just what I needed to 'hear' (read) today! With a sense of relief I decided to stay home today rather than attend an art class that, through my own doing, began to feel full of pressure and self-consciousness. I saw myself spending way too much time on a piece and misinterpreting every piece of advice I was given. Yikes! I am now happily looking forward to starting another 'at home' series that will be just about playing and seeing what happens. Gerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05103855629355688415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-25265053180807954222014-11-30T09:18:49.233-05:002014-11-30T09:18:49.233-05:00That is terrific advice. I have little time during...That is terrific advice. I have little time during the school year to make my "own" art so I feel each piece should be "finished". As the new year approaches my resolution will be to follow Janes advice. Just indulge in art making.Thanks!Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05660690132591551422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-75911516287458930092014-11-24T12:20:51.004-05:002014-11-24T12:20:51.004-05:00I've read this good advice from other artists,...I've read this good advice from other artists, though maybe not so clearly, and it is such strong, positive advice. But so hard to actually achieve. I guess that's what makes it valuable....if it was easy, anyone would do it. My goal for 2015 is to make LOTS of art and really work (and play) at my art more (starting with your 100 drawings class!). I love your willingness to share and encourage. Thanks so much.Terriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11989512064950173723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-65987287531756261572014-11-23T22:02:52.226-05:002014-11-23T22:02:52.226-05:00I really enjoyed reading this interview and this i...I really enjoyed reading this interview and this is the part that definitely resonated with me the most, too! Wonderful advice, I truly take it to heart.Nicole Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821747734967553308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-20969880923258681062014-11-23T18:19:54.255-05:002014-11-23T18:19:54.255-05:00I have heard this from other successful artists an...I have heard this from other successful artists and I know in my heart it is true. When I am limited for "art" time, I typically go to what is safe because I want to be productive and not waste my "precious" time. I am about to retire and am longing for the day when I can just relax and give myself the luxury of more time and more mining for what is inside my heart. Thanks for reminding me!Liz Thoresenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051940135542213448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-74762369568018962762014-11-23T17:58:56.000-05:002014-11-23T17:58:56.000-05:00I love this painting you're working on in this...I love this painting you're working on in this photo, Jane!Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031340722947528626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-23519258060920936502014-11-23T16:51:45.171-05:002014-11-23T16:51:45.171-05:00LOVE your post!LOVE your post!Sue Marrazzo Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119033602079882097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-50927994305081338112014-11-23T13:39:30.128-05:002014-11-23T13:39:30.128-05:00You must've read my mind!...Your two cents jus...You must've read my mind!...Your two cents just happens to be the same as mine.Jo Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025838373008865611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-80499254279115480522014-11-23T11:13:02.433-05:002014-11-23T11:13:02.433-05:00I love and appreciate your two cents, Jane!I love and appreciate your two cents, Jane!Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00282469017360136275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-40362404264610395642014-11-23T10:51:55.762-05:002014-11-23T10:51:55.762-05:00Thanks, Jane. Very helpful. You are generous with...Thanks, Jane. Very helpful. You are generous with offering inspiration and insights.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15766876214644690183noreply@blogger.com