Monday, February 13, 2012

My Love of Art - Blog Hop

These past two years my life has changed in a lot of ways and art has contributed to it most of all because I finally started doing things that are good for my soul, namely creating.  I decided to make this "For the Love of Art" Fly Tribe blog hop post really simple--sort of a "thank you" to art and the reasons I love her so (sorry if that sounds a bit corny!).


I love art because...
  • it makes me feel so damn happy!
  • it makes me forget about anything else going on around me (sometimes even eating or picking up my daughter from school at a certain time--oops!)
  • I get to work with and see originality and beauty -- what's better than that?
  • it has helped make some new creative friends who finally understand my love and NEED of creating
  • I believe it has helped my health immensely, namely putting my kidney disease in remission
  • it has also introduced me to some amazing online artists who have shared their lives, inspirations and techniques with me so generously

I hope you'll be able to hop around and visit a few of the other blogs participating in this hop.  You will be inspired for sure. I hope you have a great Valentine's Day and are able to share your love with someone special. Thank you for visiting me today!  If you have a love of art too, I'd love to hear what it has done for you.
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37 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    <3 the corn! and how art has touched your life! xo

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  2. ShellsFebruary 13, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Beautiful art and blog.

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  3. Mary SterkFebruary 13, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    I love your list!!!

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  4. MelanieFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    You are so inspiring!! I love your creation. Keep having fun with it!

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  5. Joann LoftusFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Wonderful list! Thanks for sharing, Jill!

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  6. Kelly Mae KreationsFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Awesome post, Jill! And I LOVE your artwork!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Your art makes me feel happy, too! Keep creating.

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  8. kelly hoernigFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    you have a giant heart Jill, thank you for sharing it with us in the Tribe!

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  9. Carol @ The Red Painted CottageFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    I love your list, Jill, and your art!!

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  10. LaneyFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    LOVE that piece of art! And I totally agree that art makes you happy and healthy!!

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  11. WrightStuffFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Art heals :)

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  12. AnaLisa RutsteinFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Love the art & the post! Art is so healing. Love & Grace, AnaLisa

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    1. This MomentFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:09 AM

      AnaLisa,

      I agree--Art is so healing--I would have never thought that before my own experience!

      Jill

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  13. UnknownFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Great reasons to L O V E making art~ I'm right there with you! Beautiful "heARTwork" Jill! Nice to meet you from HSHB!

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    1. This MomentFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:09 AM

      Hi Valerie! Nice to meet you too:) Thanks for stopping by. Glad we have some things in common.

      Jill

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  14. JanetFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Beautiful piece, Jill. I think it's one of my favorites so far! Glad you're part of my tribe!

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    1. This MomentFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM

      Thanks, Janet. I am so glad we are part of the same tribe as well--you always make things happy and fun:)

      Jill

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  15. MartinaFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Happy Valentines and cheers to ART and to LOVE! Have a sweet day!

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  16. UnknownFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Way to be #1 Jill!! I love your artwork, so keep it up;D

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  17. Ann MarieFebruary 14, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Jill, I adore the painting you've created. And your list is filled with wonderful reasons for doing what you love to do....create art!

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  18. scrapwordsmomFebruary 14, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    What a beautiful list! I was going to participate in this Hop but then life managed to throw me for a loop. I am still stopping by and saying hi to the girls:)

    Hope you'll stop by and say hi to me!!

    Leslie

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  19. LisaFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Great artwork. Art makes me damn happy too!

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  20. PrimTessaFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Lovely post, Jill...full of heart and hope.

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  21. quilthexleFebruary 15, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Yes yes yes - art is all about love and happiness !! I LOVE your art !

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  22. Mary@BarnBugStudioFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    I wish you love,too, Jill! Loved your list!

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  23. Michelle TurbideFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Love your list...getting lost in art is love isn't it?

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    1. This MomentFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:37 AM

      Yes, Michelle--I love getting lost in art. Wouldn't it be great if everyone would experience this feeling if they don't already?

      Jill

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  24. Amy HillenbrandFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Really Great colors on your painting, the rich magenta and rich blues,mmmm! Creating art really does do all those things doesn't it? Glad to hear it has helped your health, what an incredible benefit.

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  25. WiniFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Dear Jill, Thank you for sharing this beautiful artwork and fantastic list of reasons why you love art!! I can relate to everything you wrote. I get lost in art too. Its also really wonderful to hear that art has helped you heal. I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day!! Wini xo

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  26. Deborah VelásquezFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    Making art is the core and the center of it all. I am with you on that.

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  27. Sinderella's StudioFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    yes, are contributors to the health of our body and soul!!!!
    continued good health to you!
    cheers, dana

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  28. Sinderella's StudioFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    meant ar"t"

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  29. StaceyFebruary 18, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Love that art has made such a big difference including your health...and I am glad to know I am not the only who get's lost while creating (my kids will varify).

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  30. Kristin DudishFebruary 18, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Great post! I am so glad that art has been so healing for you :)
    I can definitely relate to losing track of time while creating (that's why I always make sure to set an alarm now! Ha!)

    xo
    Kristin

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  31. Debbie GoodeFebruary 18, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Wonderful post and beautiful art! It is wonderful to lose oneself in creativity!

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  32. FeliciaFebruary 20, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    Wow, that really does prove that art heals! I loose time when i'm creating too - I know that "oh no, the kids!!" moment!!

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