tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801041717713955115.post4705701687000142057..comments2023-05-17T00:50:05.368-07:00Comments on A Fern Unfurling - A Journey of Creative Growth: Art... Better Than Pills and No Side Effects!!Fern Spackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13168435042266117115noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801041717713955115.post-10317609256195550752011-11-20T01:59:16.662-08:002011-11-20T01:59:16.662-08:00What a wonderful and thoughtful post! I can relate...What a wonderful and thoughtful post! I can relate and I agree with everything. To me being creative and making art makes me feel more myself. Hence it reduces stress for me and lifts my spirits. Although it´s also frustrating at times, when the results don´t meet the expectations. But the often I declare with defiance that I´ll never take a paintbrush again, the often I go back to my drawings and paintings. It´s just a part of me and it´s good for me (and for others) when I take my time for my art.<br />The photos here by the way are beautiful!<br />Happy painting! Can´t wait to see more of your paintings.barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733938433210190798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801041717713955115.post-49038665386005512092011-11-19T07:51:47.239-08:002011-11-19T07:51:47.239-08:00Love all the posts I've been reading about cre...Love all the posts I've been reading about creativity and spirit. Something I need to remember sometimes! I used to paint but haven't in years, I keep thinking about going back to it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801041717713955115.post-37448849137870281872011-11-19T02:44:26.699-08:002011-11-19T02:44:26.699-08:00Dear Fern,
This is a beautiful post and I love yo...Dear Fern, <br />This is a beautiful post and I love your gorgeous photos and inspiring thoughtful words! Lots to think about here, and thank you so much for sharing with all of us, and I agree with you completely :) xoLuna Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443762474570589348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801041717713955115.post-33226669979431592572011-11-17T21:17:38.730-08:002011-11-17T21:17:38.730-08:00I love the humour in this piece - your take on the...I love the humour in this piece - your take on the starving artist & your cold cup of tea, I hear you :)<br /><br />Blue!! Oh yes :) When we moved to this house, I decided to have the dining half of the living room painted pretty much smurf blue. A lot of people looked at me strangely and asked if I was sure, but I was ;) And there hasn't been a visitor since who didn't love it :) (there are lots of photos on my FB and blog with the blue as background, it has been helping with my current need for blue & orange photographs as well!) I had no idea about its inherent qualities, but I know that I've been happiest ever since we moved :D Maybe the blue wall plays a part?<br /><br />& yes, defnitely, happiness makes me want to reach for my pens and brushes, but I know when I'm feeling low or stressed, I need it - & it benefits me - even MORE! It's just that much harder to get up off the couch and go DO it...<br /><br />I love your blogging honesty Fern, I'll be back to read about your journey! & can't wait to see the gessoed canvas finished!!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707206414839461759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801041717713955115.post-74507444361432295652011-11-17T20:10:12.063-08:002011-11-17T20:10:12.063-08:00Hiya Fern,
Love the pic of the eagle coming in for...Hiya Fern,<br />Love the pic of the eagle coming in for his 'meal-to-go! -_*<br /><br />That was good info from the Woman's World mag, makes perfect sense. Though some people are very creative in a dark mood also, happiness is definitely a motivator. And when I'm unhappy, being creative definitely can shorten the time period.<br /><br />I've always wanted to paint but always afraid to try. I even bought videos and books to help me with the Donna Dewberry technique. Actually, as I'm writing this, I realize I didn't do too bad. The biggest problem was me looking for perfection instead of just enjoying the experience. I still have all my supplies, perhaps I'll try it again . . .<br /><br />Keep up the good work, enjoying your blog. : )<br />BobbieBarbe @ Beez Rental Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095668448024915635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801041717713955115.post-67090143916032390322011-11-17T18:50:59.427-08:002011-11-17T18:50:59.427-08:00Fern! I LOVE the name of your blog! And really won...Fern! I LOVE the name of your blog! And really wonderful post and photos! I have been saying for quite some time that art is better than any drug! Seriously,, when my back hurts or i just feel tired, i start creating and the aches or tiredness just seem to float away! If i feel upset or depressed i just can lose myself in my paper and paints and my troubles seem to disappear! I always feel better no matter what when i am in the act of creating! The fact that many people tell me my art makes them happy, well, that is like a huge bonus :) i definitely think art is the best medicine....<br />Your blog looks wonderful, Fern and i will be be back for surekae peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004989300236751524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801041717713955115.post-40822008974637779092011-11-17T14:36:38.441-08:002011-11-17T14:36:38.441-08:00woohoo ! what a glorious post Fern !! ..capped of...woohoo ! what a glorious post Fern !! ..capped off at the end with shots of a beautiful bald eagle wow!!! so gorgeous!.. I know my life loses all color when i stop creating for sure!!!<br /><br />Cheers , HelenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08875387552555673761noreply@blogger.com