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.

37 comments:

  1. <3 the corn! and how art has touched your life! xo

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

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  3. Wonderful list! Thanks for sharing, Jill!

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  4. Awesome post, Jill! And I LOVE your artwork!

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

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

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

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

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    1. AnaLisa,

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

      Jill

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

      Jill

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

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

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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Great artwork. Art makes me damn happy too!

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

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

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

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

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    1. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. Making art is the core and the center of it all. I am with you on that.

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

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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. Wonderful post and beautiful art! It is wonderful to lose oneself in creativity!

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  27. 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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