Thursday, May 28, 2015

Thankful Thursdays: The Wonder of Art







There are a lot of artists in my family. While classmates shuddered at the king-sized book for Introduction to Art, I attacked the pages with glee! The pictures and styles and artists within were like seeing and reading about old friends!

Inspiration comes from anywhere. Capturing an instant of emotion during a special ceremony on film is an example of the human touch. Sketching a pen-and-ink drawing of a busy farmer during harvest time demonstrates the dust and toil of gathering crops. Painting a still life of decoratively assembled fruit brings vibrant colors to the canvas.

Is there any meaning to items used in still life art? Relatives and friends demanded more from me than a quick glance and brief comment about texture or skill. They wanted to know if I “got it”, it being the meaning behind the driven force that led to their creations. 

One of the last things Mom created is this stitch-art wall hanging. She didn’t have the time to add her signature. The fun in looking at her work was finding out where she’d hidden the name. Since I cherish plants and flowers (my family will tell you I’m the green thumb one), I think part of the theme is her eternal love for me. 

The flowers are safe in an unbreakable vase. Both will endure forever. The black background represents the unfamiliar journey she was soon to take. The white and light colors imply hope and joy.

Even the small pebble that your child finds and brings to you is more than a pretty object. It is a gift from the heart. Ponder the significance of the gift and share the theme you see or feel with the artist. Your comment and thanks may just make someone’s day!

What are some of the things that motivate your creative flow, from blogs to cooking to anything that adds to life?

20 comments:

  1. My sister is an artist and draws inspiration from so many different things. She made me a great painting of a donut last year for Christmas.

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  2. My brother is a tattoo artist that is so creative. I am not artistic with drawings but I can paint and make my food look appealing.

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  3. I absolutely love to look at art. It's amazing to look at a creation and see how their other artists and things around them have influenced at artist's style.

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  4. The artistic gene seemed to have skipped me. My son on the other had my is a terrific artist. I come up with ideas and he creates them for me.

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  5. I love this! It's so beautiful. I love seeing art from different people.

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  6. That's such a cool perspective on works of art! I'm heavily motivated by my friends and family.

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  7. One of my brothers is a good artist. My boys love to draw, too.

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  8. I love finding little artistic moments in my daily life. I haven't drawn anything in ages though, I need to get back to that

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  9. Thankfully I have two kids who have the art gene... me on the other hand cant even draw much more than a stick person. I still enjoying art and watching what my kids can create as they are both very good at drawing and creating.

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  10. That is beautiful! My uncle is an artist, and really good. I haven't seen him or his pieces since my grandparents passing. But I love art. I am not artistic at all, hoping one or two of my kiddos will be! - jeanine

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  11. I love art. I took it all through school. By senior year I had made my way to art club president. I took some classes in college, but over the years I find myself doing a lot less art and a lot more art of the written word. I need to get back to the canvas though. I find myself much more inspired these days.

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  12. So beautiful. I'm not artistic at all, but I can appreciate art.

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  13. I love looking at art, but if I were to try it would be something only my mom could love! Haha

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  14. So true that we really need to cherish the little gifts from our kids. Before we blink, they'll be grown and worried about other things.

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  15. Awww, those are adorable. What a great work of heart. I personally get inspired by my kids.

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  16. I love to paint abstract pictures. I find it so relaxing. I get inspired by how i am feeling that day.

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  17. Art is good for the soul! Such a great way to express yourself

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  18. I'm not an artist, but my husband, my daughter, and my oldest son are. It fascinates me to watch them create things seemingly out of thin air. They can glance at something and then be drawing it out of nothing. It's beautiful. I love that about them, and I hope to foster that in my youngest two children... The ability to create and be creative.

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  19. My best friend is a fabric artist....she too makes the most beautiful stitch art. Your Mom's is really nice!

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  20. Art is an amazing way to express yourself! Plus it's beautiful to look at. I love this post!

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