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The Art Exchange - Would anyone be interested? 3 Replies
Hello All, I have received an invitation to join an art exchange. To do so, I would need 6 people who would be willing to participate but at this time, my art network is quite limited and I don't ha…
Started by Ginette D'Silva. Last reply by Azman bin Othman Dec 23.
How does or has GRIEF effected your creativity? 561 Replies
Many of us 'Spacers have been through painful periods of grieving, mourning and sorrowing. Spacers write of loss of their pets, serious health challenges that debilitate, divorces, and loss of fami…
Tagged: grieving, creativity
Started by Camille. Last reply by Barbara Burtchett Dec 18.
Need advise on finding a job at an art gallery 3 Replies
Hello everyone! I am an artist and want to work at art gallery to be as close to art as possible. I don’t have a formal degree in fine arts. I was trained as an interior designer and have no idea how…
Tagged: fine, arts, advice, training, degree
Started by Erika Larskaya. Last reply by Chris Dunmire Dec 15.
Spoken Word Artist
Thought it might be interesting to pass along that our own CCspacer GLEN WRIGHT who is a spoken word artist, poet, playwrght (no pun intended) is in Bulgaria, having been invited to perform, give wor…
Started by Joanna Dec 11.
The meaning of Poetry (or any good story) 131 Replies
THE MEANING OF POETRY Step one - read this poem by former poet laureate of the USA Billy Collins Introduction to Poetry by Billy Collins I ask them to take a poem and hold it up to the light like a…
Started by Frank. Last reply by Frank Nov 30.
My Creative Work Space 54 Replies
We all have a creative space, a place where we create most regularly. What's yours like? What does it look like, what tools and materials do you have around? How is it decorated, do you have poste…
Started by Dan Goodwin. Last reply by Anne Westlund Nov 28.
How Good is Good enough? 15 Replies
I spent most of the day angry today - REALLY frustrated because I find digital painting to be SO difficult at times. Argh. I just can't figure certain things out (specifically light and color), even…
Started by Wendy. Last reply by Chris Dunmire Nov 26.
Creativity and Faith... 43 Replies
What part does faith play in your creative life? I'm not talking exclusively about a spiritual or religious faith, though for some that's a significant element of creating, and life. Do you have fa…
Started by Dan Goodwin. Last reply by Chris Dunmire Nov 25.
The CCS Ultimate Creativity List... 52 Replies
I had an idea based on a discussion in the Thirty Days of Creating group. Let's create a combined list of all the many different ways we can be creative. There must be hundreds! Then anyone who sta…
Started by Dan Goodwin. Last reply by Dan Goodwin Nov 14.
Can you join us next week for this NO COST Teleseminar - How to Make What You Love Make You Happy
The Write Now! Teleseminar Series is going strong! Won't YOU join us... We are so pleased to bring you our next teleseminar on November 17th - Part of our new Teleseminar Series for 2009! Join us fo…
Started by Susan Borkin Nov 11.
Stress is at the door agaiin 5 Replies
Okay so it's four oclock in the morning,,or maybe it isnt. it's 12 oclock noon, and it comes knocking, do I have to let it in, hell to the no. I have a choice of letting him in, and serving him tea a…
Tagged: to, stress, comes, it, best
Started by Glen. Last reply by Glen Nov 2.
Does Anguish, really exist to make pain bearable? 4 Replies
Anguish exists to make pain bearable, without it there's exhausting despair, and aimless travel between opposites, that play to rule the mind and hearts emotions, No straight road, just endless turns…
Started by Glen. Last reply by jane Oct 27.
If you Join this Other Ning Group
And write Carol @ Swallowcliffs in the place where it asks how did you find out about this group, I could win a free online workshop. There are a couple offered I would like to take. I have to have 1…
Started by Carol@Swallowcliffs Oct 27.
Can you join us tomorrow? for... Don’t Just Hope - Cope! (Writing Strategies for Dealing with Stress & Trauma)
Continuing with our 2009 Teleseminar Series, “Write, Creativity & the Pursuit of Happiness,” we’ll address writing strategies for dealing with stress and trauma. You’ve undoubtedly heard the ada…
Started by Susan Borkin Oct 19.
Creativity and Emotion - how's it connected? 26 Replies
A discussion in other part of CCS about creating being "an emotional journey" has become very interesting, and I'm sure there's a wider group of people that would like to read and contribute to the d…
Started by Dan Goodwin. Last reply by Carol@Swallowcliffs Oct 12.
European commercial 1 Reply
Since we use glue often, this is simply too good not to share. :) http://www.culturepub.fr/videos/rubber-cement-
Started by Joanna. Last reply by Kris Oct 6.
The real you is right there waiting... 16 Replies
I came across this quote I'd written in an old journal: "Our only job is to see past our own limitations so that we can return to that which we already are..." I don't know the author but I do know…
Started by Dan Goodwin. Last reply by Dan Goodwin Sep 23.
Do you struggle to find enough time to create? 55 Replies
One of the most common issues I hear about as a creativity coach is struggling to find enough time to create the projects we want to create. Which of these sound familiar to you? > Creative time…
Started by Dan Goodwin. Last reply by Shaun From the Rainbow Nation Sep 21.
U make your choice 3 Replies
Sometimes I find myself, allowing others To cause me to act in ways that I don’t choose I can’t allow your thoughts of me, to base my view of your character to judge u likewise I must let my own opin…
Started by Glen. Last reply by Jules Sep 19.
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2009 in the backyard ... welcome 2010
I made this pouch to wish a good friend a meaningful and blessed New year.
to all my CSS friends I also wish us all an… Continue
Posted by Memi on December 29, 2009 at 9:14am
SIlence switched off...
Uttered silence
but the clock's tip toes are louder
I woke up
found myself back
...
to CCS a belated Christmas Greetings and advance Happy and Blessed New YEar !!!
dont want to say much at this point in time but I will soon... :))
missing the chatter around in here
lots of love and appreciation from Memi
Posted by Memi on December 28, 2009 at 12:35am
09 coming to an end...
I am back to no art again- just not up to it- but I want to share my progress on my junk journal!
I took a whole bunch of pictures, but didn't want to overload our group, s… Continue
Posted by Lotus L Vele on December 27, 2009 at 7:58pm — 5 Comments
Willing to learn
-- Council on Ideas
I have never heard of "The Council on Ideas" so have learned something new already. You can bet I will look it up just to see where it will led mE because that is how I am.
I have always been curious to know more. Understand better. Use all of my senses if possible. I want to not only see but feel trees growing. Hear snow falling. Taste the bounties of Earth Mother's breast.
How does it happen? How long does it… Continue
Posted by Barbara Burtchett on December 27, 2009 at 7:45am — 10 Comments
Thoughts for today
You write to communicate to the hearts and minds of others what's burning inside you. And we edit to let the fire show through the smoke. -Arthur Plotnik, editor and author (b. 1937)
What is burning inside mE this time of year is the Christmas season. Ever since I can remember it has been the one season when all seemed right with the world even when it wasen't.
Christmas somehow always takes the "sting" out of reality. Maybe it's because of the lights, even when we didn't… Continue
Posted by Barbara Burtchett on December 21, 2009 at 8:33am — 8 Comments
Sauntering.......
to find the air and the water exhilarating;
to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter;
to be thrilled by the stars at night:
to be elated over a bird's nest or a wildflower in spring...
these are some of the rewards of the simple life.
John Burroughs, 1837-1921
I would not mind doing and feeling some of these things once more. Sauntering is just about the right speed anymore.
That slow easy pace, taking time to watch the sun set in the wes… Continue
Posted by Barbara Burtchett on December 18, 2009 at 7:10am
Astrology 101-Interview
Posted by Anne Westlund on December 18, 2009 at 2:39am
Happy Holidays from the lost one!
I hope everyone has all their shopping done and the tree is up ready for Santa's visit. We had an early gift this year. My youngest daughter, Aprile, gave birth to a second son named Logan.Paul Vargo. Mother and baby are doing fine but big brther, 21/2 years old, is not at all pleased and prefered… Continue
Posted by Barbara Burtchett on December 16, 2009 at 9:09am — 9 Comments
Chris Gets Up On Her 10-Year Haunches (Writer's Digest 101 Best Stuff)
I know many of you found Dan's great creative community by way of the Creativity Portal, and so I just wanted to put this out there in case you're interested. I've never thought to initiate something like this because I've always felt that well-deserved kudos should find their way to you.
That being said, it's also true that if people are unaware of opportunities to connect great things to you, how else will they learn unless someone teaches them? Ah, a catch-22, in awa… Continue
Posted by Chris Dunmire on December 15, 2009 at 5:25am — 2 Comments
Why Setting Creative Goals Isn’t As Scary As It Seems
But for all its apparent structure and logic, goal setting works in a way that is not entirely explainable. You could say it was a little magical, almost. Plus it’s nowhere near as scary as you… Continue
Posted by Dan Goodwin on December 13, 2009 at 2:04pm — 9 Comments
so this is christmas . . .
Last night i went to the next village along from where i live for the annual street festival... it was a… Continue
Posted by jane on December 12, 2009 at 10:59am — 12 Comments
I'm Ready to Play! Are you?
All my life I've been busy trying to get other people's approval, especially my Mum's. It doesn't work. I've been trying for 30 plus years and it jus… Continue
Posted by Johoanna Boykin on December 8, 2009 at 11:26pm — 3 Comments
Woohoo!
I'm a bit tired to re-type this, so I'm pasting it from my blog:
Went to the doc's yesterday and got the go ahead to do art again! Woohoo! I was told no driving (at all!) and no heavy lifting. Other than that, I'm good!
I still have pain at the base of my neck and soreness at my shoulders, but he said there wasn't anything he could do about that and to have patience- it may go away. I can live with that... as long as I can go back to work and do my art... I'M GOOD! lol
I see him… Continue
Posted by Lotus L Vele on December 8, 2009 at 7:48pm — 6 Comments
Good be here part of these network
About my interests , I'm a working as insurance agent and so I love to meet people When I am not working I'll be make an article and playing playstation .
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Posted by Vivian Sharon on December 7, 2009 at 7:14pm
Free Printable 2010 Inspirational Creativity Portal Calendar Now Available for Download
Creative Friends,
I'm just spreading around some positive energy, flowery imagery, and manifested creativity for anyone in the world who wishes to enjoy it.
I missed making my annual printable calendar over the last two years, so finishing this one up an entire month early indicates the percolation finally bub… Continue
Posted by Chris Dunmire on November 29, 2009 at 7:27pm — 4 Comments
Creativity and The Delicate Balance of Expectation
More often, your expectations about creating can be a burden and limit you before you’ve even begun, and this can be true with both under expecation and over expectation.
Let’s look at these two types of expectation more closely.… Continue
Posted by Dan Goodwin on November 29, 2009 at 4:00pm — 9 Comments
This Isn't A Love Song
Like he was the last man on Earth
Gave him everything she had
All he did was treat her bad
He'd break her spirit down
Then come loving up all over her
Give a little, then take it back
His words were mental slaps
She'd tell him about her dreams
He'd just shoot 'em down
Made his day to make her cry
She didn’t know yet she could fly
He told her lies to hold her
"Don’t you think of leaving”
“You can’t make it without me”
He said, "Just try and you’ll see”
With a… Continue
Posted by Alexandra Charlis Carpenter on November 29, 2009 at 2:02am — 3 Comments
Falling Out of Lonlyness
Your eyes were smiling
Deep green sensual pools
Exciting and intriguing
Your fingers touch
Held electric heat
Yet I felt safe
Gently you held me
I let you take the lead
Sure footed and assured
Followed with trust
Teasingly challenging me
Playfully filling me with laughter
Talked for hours never bored
Heart pounding
Heat expanding
You reached out for me
Knowing you felt as I
Willingly
I gave my hand to you
I was yours for awhile….
© 2008
Alexandra Carpenter
Posted by Alexandra Charlis Carpenter on November 20, 2009 at 9:01pm — 1 Comment
Suggestion from a Film Critic to Write an Authentic Film Dissertation
Film Studies… Continue
Posted by Rose Tyler on November 17, 2009 at 4:42am
Update on surgery
Just a quick update. Went to the doc's for a final checkup and everything is a go! Surgery on Wednesday @ 2pm. It will take at least four hours and I'll spend two days in the hospital. 8-12 weeks for recovery...?!? I am soooo ready for this!
Posted by Lotus L Vele on November 16, 2009 at 7:49pm — 5 Comments
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