I just have to tell you all how much I’ve been enjoying your comments lately.
I began this blog with two goals, or intentions. The first was to simply get down my thoughts and ideas as a record for myself- as a way of journaling. Keeping this blog has given me a place and reason to think deeply about what I’m making, why I’m making it, and why other other people might want to look at it. It’s been a reason for me to write it all down, and share my progress. Even though it is a digital journal, floating in cyberspace, it lends a feeling of solidity to my ideas and history for me to look back on.
My second goal was to find some community, and begin a dialogue with other artists and people interested in art. When you comment, this digital journal becomes a conversation. My monologue becomes a dialogue. I go look at your blogs and websites, and gain inspiration and insight.
So- thank you for sharing your own thoughts about what you’re making, why you are making it, and what our art is for. Your comments make my day.
4 responses so far ↓
Janet // July 9, 2009 at 2:05 pm |
I love looking at your art, hearing about the process – so thank you. Self employment can be a lonely venture at times – artists can be introspective. I enjoy blogging and the social networks for many of the reasons you listed as well.
Janet // July 9, 2009 at 2:06 pm |
oops hit send too soon without my own links.
Kim // July 10, 2009 at 1:14 am |
Thankyou so much for blogging. It is a wonderful sounding board that enables communication, the sharing of techniques, frustrations and the processes we all go through with other like minded souls, and is always inspiring to someone, somewhere!
Marilyn Gallas // July 16, 2009 at 3:34 pm |
How true this is. We’ve all developed our on-line community to share and explore our thoughts and art with. There is so much available that we never would have had if not for the internet. Looking at others’ blogs makes me see the world a little differently. I also enjoy the sharing of comments.