tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post5546117213815150341..comments2023-06-01T08:48:30.536-07:00Comments on BIKE WITH JACKIE: Nurturing the artist withinAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-46678074242617790092008-12-06T09:42:00.000-08:002008-12-06T09:42:00.000-08:00Thank you, Debbie,You've probably gained some of y...Thank you, Debbie,<BR/><BR/>You've probably gained some of your father's talent. There's art in you, regardless. No need to worry about staying in the lines or anything. Consider art your playtime. Play is important because it helps activate awareness. <BR/><BR/>Making time for play (your artist date, for example) is a great thing to do when you're troubled about something. It allows you to back off from the "problem," and make room for the solution. <BR/><BR/>As we move into adulthood, we forget about playtime. But it's not just for kids. Our creative spirit deserves to grow with our minds and bodies. We deserve to let that happen. It's a wonderful thing.<BR/><BR/>It might be time for you to get another art set, or take out your camera. <BR/><BR/>JackieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-66609874725761006362008-12-05T23:58:00.000-08:002008-12-05T23:58:00.000-08:00It's always so interesting each time I read a blog...It's always so interesting each time I read a blog post of yours Jackie. I discover new things about you. <BR/><BR/>My dad is talented in art. He paints in oils. I was born with a congenital heart defect and eventually had open heart surgery at the age of seven (many, many years ago). Because I had to be sedentary I would sit and read and draw for hours. My dad got me my first art set and I would paint pictures. It's been years now and I still feel there's some art in me but ... haven't done anything. I love photography though and hope to improve in this area. <BR/><BR/>I love your title "nurturing the artist within". Maybe if I quit worrying about coloring within the lines, something unique will come out. Thanks for your encouraging post.Debbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.com