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An Idea for 2010 74 Replies
Hi wonderful CCSer's! I was thinking about a challenging myself this year and thought it would be cool to see if this may inspire others to try the same thing! I wanted to pick a word and explore- c…
Started by Lotus L Vele. Last reply by Lotus L Vele 1 day ago.
My Creative Work Space 60 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 WildCherry 1 day ago.
How Good is Good enough? 21 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 WildCherry 1 day ago.
I have just started a group for Photoshop Lovers that wish to learn more-classes and lessons
This group will have lessons in Photoshop --I have one lesson already in PDF format so if I get more members I will keep adding lessons and tutorials -They start for very beginners and will end in ad…
Tagged: photoshop
Started by Barbara Covil West Feb 3.
The meaning of Poetry (or any good story) 133 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 Feb 1.
The Most Important Book I've Read... 15 Replies
I've been reading more than I've done in years the last couple of months, mainly novels, but others too. I think I have about 12 books on the go, probably about 5 or 6 that I've progressed with in t…
Started by Dan Goodwin. Last reply by Dan Goodwin Jan 31.
What does your artist child look like? 8 Replies
Just a few weeks before Christmas I learned how to do wool felting and got inspired to make myself a felt doll representing my artist child. She's got glasses like me, got purple, rusty and brown hai…
Started by Claude Aimee Villeneuve. Last reply by WildCherry Jan 31.
Do you live in your books? 2 Replies
Dan's discussion of which book(s) have been instrumental in feeding our creativity got me thinking about how with handle books, especially the books we love and would never lend anyone (for fear it w…
Started by Claude Aimee Villeneuve. Last reply by Susan Hosken Jan 18.
Julia's' Pot Pourri' of Words and Images 2 Replies
CREATE YOUR LIFE... Have you looked up today?..... Observed the colors of the sky? Have you noticed how the flowers bloom, The things around you in your room.... Have you asked the question...Why?…
Started by Julia. Last reply by Julia Jan 4.
The CCS Ultimate Creativity List... 57 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 Susan Hosken Jan 3.
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, 2009.
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, 2009.
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, 2009.
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, 2009.
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, 2009.
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, 2009.
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, 2009.
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, 2009.
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, 2009.
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More progress..but not much time here..
I'll post more pics as I have them available, and I've also warped the tapestry loom, so I will be starting that too.
I have… Continue
Posted by Francine on February 6, 2010 at 1:46pm — 2 Comments
My Painting using Photoshop
This was done for a children's story page I wrote
… Continue
Posted by Barbara Covil West on February 3, 2010 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment
Art Swap and other things......
I sold three paintings at my first ever gallery showing and had the great luck of having the show held over for an extra two weeks. The third painting sold last night, just before the show came down. The first sold on the first day the paintings were up. Go figure.....
I did come to realize that the paintings really belong to other people and they just have to find their rightful homes. I put that out to the universe...... and let it go.
I am excited about the art swap and c… Continue
Posted by nancy on February 2, 2010 at 9:00pm — 6 Comments
Fun Awe-Manac Prompts for Groundhog Day!
Today I get to shovel snow in Chicago!
[Cues Lone Ranger theme music]
To the prompts, to the prompts, to the prompts prompts prompts...
C:D
Posted by Chris Dunmire on February 2, 2010 at 2:37pm
Dear Me - a letter to my 16year old self
I was given a book for christmas entitled "Dear Me - a letter to my 16year old self" which is… Continue
Posted by jane on January 31, 2010 at 4:39pm — 10 Comments
How To Stop Being Overwhelmed and Start Creating
Take writing, for example, and a novel you've wanted to write for as long as you can remember. Thinking of the novel as a whole is helpful at first, to get an overall idea of what you want to write. But then actually getting started is a different matter.
Should you begin with a plot outline? Should you define the lead characters? Should you plan the locations and sce… Continue
Posted by Dan Goodwin on January 30, 2010 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments
havana and salsa...
i have not really got back to normal yet having not been very well since my return - a mixture of flu (hence at home today messing around with photos) and the dreaded caribbean tummy bug!! Just thought some of you may be interested in photos from my trip.
You will notice a rather strong trend for photos of balconies! There was more to havana than balconies - but it did become an obsession for me and perhaps one day… Continue
Posted by jane on January 25, 2010 at 12:45pm — 10 Comments
Digital painting
Oh, I probably should mention that this was painted entirely in Photoshop using only the paintbrush tool.
Posted by Szen on January 19, 2010 at 10:05pm — 10 Comments
Simple Pleasures: The Art Of Happiness
Happiness is not about being incredibly rich, going on an amazing holidays, having a huge house and a fleet of luxury cars.
It begins with recognising what makes you feel good. And since you aren’t exactly the same as me, or anyone else, that recipe for being happy is going to be a little different too.
You know that old expression “Simple Pleasures?” It’s well known with good reason!
If you can’t recognise the little details that make you happy, then y… Continue
Posted by Dan Goodwin on January 16, 2010 at 3:36pm — 7 Comments
011410
Just a quick update on my recovery. Doc said that I'm healing well, but healing slowly. I have to wear the torture device (lol) for another month, then go back and see him. Can you hear me heaving a big sigh? ; )
Take it easy
Posted by Lotus L Vele on January 15, 2010 at 4:51am
Loving self
Accepting is the only way I will come to know the self I seek on a daily basis. Today I am this way. Feeling more of a grayish, early winter color. Yesterday I was almost as bright and shinny as a new penny. Pennies are becoming rare you know so just think how that felt!
I love my roots as unusual as that may sound. They run deep in… Continue
Posted by Barbara Burtchett on January 15, 2010 at 1:16am
Wow I've been really busy!
Posted by Jacqueline Hill on January 15, 2010 at 12:00am
Creativity, Motivation, And The Dark Side Of The Future
I’m also a great advocate of positive thinking, and know how influential our thoughts can be on how we live our lives, what we achieve, what we attract into our lives and how happy we are.
So far, so positive.
But sometimes, just so… Continue
Posted by Dan Goodwin on January 14, 2010 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments
Ewww...
I had to go to get an x-ray for the doc on Thursday. Check it out:
Sorry if I grossed you guys out, but I think it's fascinating! And no wonder I feel like everything gets stuck in my throat!
I'm feeling a lot better now and hope that the doc will okay me to take the neck torture off. Is… Continue
Posted by Lotus L Vele on January 13, 2010 at 3:28am
I'm moving (right along)
Thanks for stopping by. I tried out posting to this blog twice, lol, and have already realized I like the "groups" posting format better! It's easier for me to review and see things from a bigger picture.
So, I'm gonna post to the "In Progress" group instead. Hope to see you there!
Wendy
How To Encourage Your Creative Ideas To Come Out And Party All Night!
The trouble with creative ideas is they’re often a little shy. And a little nervous.
They need coaxing and encouraging, and don’t tend to rush up in a clown costume with blaring trumpets going “LA LA LA we’re heee-errrre!” to any party they’re invited (or not invited) to.
You have to create the right kind of conditions for the ideas to form, so they feel safe and respected and valued.
This may sound a bit of a soft focus fuzzy edged… Continue
Posted by Dan Goodwin on January 8, 2010 at 4:30pm — 9 Comments
Suggestions and Guidance
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Posted by Wendy on January 6, 2010 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments
Flower Photos
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Posted by Anne Westlund on January 6, 2010 at 11:56am — 2 Comments
Starting Slowly
I have four projects in mind and the motivation to work on none of them, lol!
First is the "happy" portrait that I recently started...
… Continue
Posted by Wendy on January 5, 2010 at 7:50pm — 8 Comments
Begin again
One of the best things we can do in our lives is this:
begin again.
Begin to see yourself as you were
when you were the happiest and strongest you've ever been.
Begin to remember what worked for you
and what worked against for)
and try to capture the magic again.
Begin to remember how natural it was when you were a child -
to live a lifetime each day.
Begin to forget the baggage you have carried with you for years:
the problems that don't matter anymore,
the tears that cried… Continue
Posted by Barbara Burtchett on January 4, 2010 at 1:44am — 6 Comments
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