Lesley Venable

Balancing The Creative & The Analytical

Hi Everyone,

Lately I've been finding my way through balancing the creative and analytical parts of my brain.  My "necessary" job is in finance so shutting out what is happening economically in the world today is tough.  There have been those days where it has just been impossible to let the numbers go and let the muse in. 

I figured out that I know enough about the creative process to know that if I feed that part of my soul daily it gives so much back to me.  Stretching those creative wings gifts me with the energy and need to push the job out of my head and with each day it happens a bit quicker. 

I won't say that every day it is a breeze to walk in the door, change from my job clothes to my creating clothes, get in the studio and get to creating but I will say that for the days that I thought I didn't want to create it didn't take long for the gears to change.

There are a few rules that I follow each day when I get home...

1.  When I arrive home I immediately change into my play or creating clothes.

2.  I sit at my studio work table and immediately begin working on whatever "work in progress" I spy first.

3.  I keep some items that can be worked on in other areas of the house so that I can easily pick it up and create elsewhere.

4.  I always have a few pieces in the works so that when I arrive home each day there is something waiting for me to work on.  This makes Item #2 above work because I am immediately drawn into the creative process.

For me it's really what has worked the best to get out of my business/analytical/spreadsheet brain.  What do you do to get creative and stay creative?

So grateful for you all,

 

Monday On Etsy....

Hi Everyone,

I've been doing a bit of creating over the weekend and will have things finished so that I can show you some images this week.  Since it is Cyber Monday I thought that I would put up my Etsy Shoppe link and also post a few Etsy treasuries to showcase some of my favorite finds on Etsy today.....

xoxoxo,

If You Missed Out....

Hi Everyone,

If you missed out on the Creative Bundle classes or you decided that you were more interested in one class rather than all of them now is the time to sign up.  Each class has been individually priced at $10.00.

ALTERED JOURNAL

    

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Also, if you are in the mood for more online classes my friend, JoAnna Pierotti, is now offering her face painting class and her fairy class online!  These are so cool and I am getting all geared up to make some little fairies this weekend.  <smile>

You can read all about it and sign up by visiting her blog.  Just click the image below:

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Also, be on the lookout because another friend, Kecia Deveney, will be participating in the Artful Gathering Online Retreat in 2012.  You can keep informed by visiting her blog, Lemoncholy's Studio......

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That's what it's all about, supporting your friends, helping to spread the word, creating art and learning....always learning.  I hope to see you around this world of online classes.  <smile>

xo,

 

Blessings To You This Thanksgiving Day

May family, friends and gratitude abound as we all gather, in groups large and small, to remember blessings and to give our thanks.

From Tom and I and all of our fur babies may this day be filled with all you wish for.

xo,

Imagine The Magic of Altering These....

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Where could your imagination and creativity take these items?

xo,

 

 

Altered Composition Journal....

Taking the simple to a beautiful place.....

Art & Affirmations.....

~~Love Yourself Exercise~~

During your day take a few small 5 minute meditation/affirmation breaks.  Choose several affirmations that you would like to use for a week and either speak them or meditate upon them as you relax.  If you have affirmation tapes/CDs/MP3s use a small headset and listen for those 5 minutes.  Allow yourself to really hear the words, visualize yourself achieving your goal, feel the happiness and then act as if it has already happened.  Your positive energy has a glow that attracts that which you desire.  You are beautiful.

xo,

Last Call on Creative Bundles

Hi Everyone,

Well this is it, the final opportunity to purchase the Creative Bundle Classes at 5 for $10.  If you want to know more about it you can check out the information by clicking ~ HERE~~~~.

The original post tells about the classes and also provides the "Buy Now" buttons in case you are interested.  Theses are terrific classes and I think you will be well pleased.

Here is what is being said in these classrooms....

Cathy B. says..."Wow! What a beautiful piece. I am so inspired and I can't wait to get started! This is so much more than I ever expected. You're a wonderful teacher!"

Liesbeth says..."Great great great !!!!!!! Thanks Lesley !!"

Aleta says..."Oh what a great class Lesley! Ideas are floating all around in my head - I too have a special Auntie who will be getting Mail Art. Thanks again for being so giving with your talents!!!"

Barbara R. says..."I have enjoyed this class and will use these techniques to make some Christmas ornaments!  Thank-you."

I hope to see you there!

xo,

 

Inspiration From a Creative Soul...

Happy Rainy Morning Everyone!

Do you ever feel like everywhere you look you find inspirational quotes and articles that make you feel like you can tackle the world and be just who you want to be in it?  The last few days have seen a lot of those feelings come my way thanks to Isabella. 

Her Creative Souls site is full of so much creative inspiration that you can't help but come away raring to get in your studio and create!  The article in the post a couple of days ago was from her site and today, at the bottom of an email from Bella, I found this....

"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!" 

~Calamity Jane~

I absolutely love this quote and think it is one that we should all embrace in every way, shape and form. 

Thanks Bella for your inspiration in all ways.

xo,

 

 

I Covet These....

These are a few of my favorite things, my material loves....

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