I believe that courage is accumulative. The more we make decisions to overcome our fears and do what we know is right, the more our minds and spirits increase in strength and resolve. Small courageous steps take us a little bit further down the path of our destiny. Yet although they are necessary, they are …
The Longing
Have you ever longed for something so intensely that your heart hurts? What's worse is when the longing creeps into you, and you don't know what you're longing for but just feel this emptiness inside. Call me crazy or maybe it's what my mother explains when I tell her I'm out of sorts: "Us artists …
Masquerade Mask: Journey into the Artistic Soul
If eyes are the window to the soul, then a masquerade mask frames these portals. Eyes transform into mystical moorings when peering out through a mask. We find this inexplicable desire to venture inside the mind of the masked artist to discover why she creates. The artistic person frames her soul’s windows with various art …
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The Parting: Marketing Art
Personal paintings become a part of the artist by guiding one's creative path. And like good friends, artwork can be difficult to say good-bye to when we decide to release our art into the marketplace. Sometimes this is because of sentimental reasons. For example, this watercolor my sister and I created reminds us of those …
The Healing Power of Creativity
We live in a rushed society so to be housebound for days on end has a way of changing our perspective. When crisis forces us to slow down, we begin to notice how the human soul longs for inspiration. There is a healing power in creativity and we need that healing power now more than …
Behind the Masquerade Mask: Developing Creativity in the Dark
I believe there are times when we develop creativity in the dark. By this I mean, we give ourselves permission to hide while we explore our identities. During these shadowy times, we become like children sampling what calls to our hearts. A precious spontaneity sweeps over us, and we dare to do something never attempted before. …
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Leaving a Legacy
With the start of the New Year, I’ve been thinking a lot about leaving a legacy. If I've got a limited number of days upon this earth, how do I want to spend them? Could I make someone’s life better because I’ve been, their faith stronger because I’ve believed, their creativity blossom because I’ve shared …
Setting up a Creative Space
"Setting up a Creative Space" gives you a sneak peek into my new arts and crafts room in process. Having a creative space to call your own is often essential for creating consistently. I can attest to this truth because I've been without an art room for the past 9 months and creativity has definitely …
Salt Dough Sculpture How To Video
Excited to be a feature artist on Crafty as B Bradley's YouTube channel, demonstrating how to make a Salt Dough Sculpture . Salt dough sculpture is a wonderful craft that can be enjoyed by all ages. Here are some posts you can explore for ideas and tips: https://jodeelunaart.com/2016/10/21/salt-dough-sculpture/ https://jodeelunaart.com/2011/12/18/dough-art-a-craft-for-kids-of-all-ages/ https://jodeelunaart.com/creativity/artwork/dough-sculpture/
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