Seven Degrees of Repetition
I recently painted the same prompt: Think of a time you felt valued – daily for seven days. Rather than becoming bored with the exercise, I was intrigued with uncovering… Read more Seven Degrees of Repetition →
Sycamore trees and artistic friends
On my daily commute, I’m graced with an abundance of sycamore trees. I love their white bark and the curving nature of their branches and limbs. There is beauty in their winter starkness. This morning I was thinking about creativity, my love of art and desire for more hours in the day in which to paint. These thoughts quickly moved to how blessed I am to live in southwest Missouri, an area rich in artists and artistic opportunities. There is beauty everywhere – driving River Road, admiring the art created… Read more Sycamore trees and artistic friends →
Begin Again
I’ve been looking for a way to begin again: begin blogging again. Begin a daily creative habit – again. For all of the oddity, fear, and pivoting required in 2020…I was surprisingly blessed. I had artwork accepted in local exhibits. I had a successful showing in Urban Art Gallery, Joplin. I found my style, my way of painting. I also made it a year without falling. I learned to be aware of the vulnerability caused by the hemi-dystonia and my deep brain stimulator (DBS). Another highlight I’m just now realizing…I… Read more Begin Again →
Good news and progress
It’s been 24 days since the first surgery to insert the brain probe and 17 days since the battery pack insertion surgery. Following the second surgery, I made promises to… Read more Good news and progress →
Making Time
Day 60: Today a colleague was lamenting the time others had to pursue creative projects. “I don’t know where they find the time. I’m too busy. I have too much… Read more Making Time →
Lori Marble 