Today, for some reason a thought popped in my head of a future me discussing why I didn't paint anymore. "I just didn't have the time" I said.
Woah, where did that come from? Yes, I am busy right now with many things. Was it perhaps a subconscious warning? You see, rediscovering my art was like putting a missing component back in the engine. It's been running much smoother since I can tell you. For me art is no longer the 'nice to have'. It is the pure essential. It is the must have and I recognise that there will be times when I have to fight to ensure it stays.
OK, I accept that some weeks I might only have time for a sketch or two, but I know that I can create something I'm happy with in 10 minutes. 'Not enough time' will never be an excuse.
It's far too easy to utter those simple words and believe that you're right in your assumption. We do it all the time don't we - our way of absolving ourself of responsibility to our souls. It wasn't my fault I allowed my spiritual calling to fall by the wayside.... I just didn't have enough time. I was too busy watching drivel on TV or ironing my teacloths.
Enough I say. Enough. From now on I commit to make time, to focus on what it is that gives joy to my heart and takes me to where I want to be. I will focus on my goals and passions. They are what makes me the person I am, not a spotless floor or a tidy sock drawer.
Let's start as we mean to go on... I'll create something for the Three Muses fortuitously timed 'Time' challenge - what better reason than this post which is calling out for suitable illustration.
I cut out the timepiece from a magazine, stuck it in the scanner with some very real scissors, bits of string, foil and ribbon then played in photoshop - making time for me...
Great image - making time for yourself is a great resolution and I am sure you will succeed.
ReplyDeleteLove the piece!! I know what you're saying about time!! I'm getting to the same point in the next couple of weeks. It seems to be so much easier to keep up in the winter when we're in more!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how you come up with this stuff...everyone should pause and listen to the little voice inside...pretty picture and a great message!
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Good for you for making time for yourself. :) Love the piece!
ReplyDeleteWow very impressive creation. Wonderful play for time.
ReplyDeleteA lovely piece that is a great expression of your feelings.
ReplyDeleteFantastic take on this theme, love your collage.
ReplyDeleteFantastic!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece, I love what you have done with it and I so know what you mean...
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful! And you are so right about making time for what's important to us :)
ReplyDeleteGreat artwork!
ReplyDeleteGood advice and perfect collage to match!
ReplyDeleteI am a firm believer of we all have the same 24 hours in our day, the secret is how we use it, and Lisa you have used it so well today, this is simply amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love the part where you said your goals and passion make up who you are,that really hit me.Sometimes I feel selfish trying to make the time for myself but I can't help it,I just need that time,I guess like you said its who I am. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts, AND thanks for sharing your process in this one. It makes me want to pile some stuff on my scanner! I've learned so much from the wonderful artists who participate in our challenges. This culminated in a really stellar piece, Lisa. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAnd let's hope you have more time to visit us each week with your most beautiful artwork. This one is superb. I love it. Deceptively simple but rich in talent. Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteWOWZER... i just love this, with the scissors and the textures, yummmmmmm... and you are so right... I can't imagine my life without art. It has kept me from harming a few people in my day...lol...you left a comment on my blog asking if I had used drift wood, I wish I had hahahah... it was just a cheap piece of chipboard painted and grunged up and the texture I used was a product call "Mudd Puddles". It is a fun sand product that is acid free... Check out their website... :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting collage, great take on time with your thoughts, too!
ReplyDeleteHa! I was just looking at some old posts about tension and found a comment you left. This was back in april and I really laughed over something you'd said about Martha Stewart. Seeing it again though I realized that we're in flying lessons together. SO hi! and thanks again for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteGood for you to be in tune with your inner voice. However, might be that little voice is telling you to start something "new"? Never under estimate the nagging voice which tell us not do something. It could be what you need right now! ;)
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