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Tag Archives: painting
What is the Blessing in the Wound?
Betrayal can propel you into a netherworld of confusion and hopelessness. It can feel like death. Betrayal changes us forever. When everything we believe in is thrown into doubt, we question what we think we know. But if we have an … Continue reading
Art and Alignment
I often see things, but then it takes a while for the penny to drop. In fact it really doesn’t drop at all until I paint something…or write about it, or write about the painting. It’s like I need that … Continue reading
Do You See What You Are Seeing?
“We are conditioned to see, and still not “see” what we are seeing.” That is why learning how to draw or paint “from life” is such a vital and excellent exercise in establishing just exactly WHAT we are observing and … Continue reading
Faith In A Dream
Once upon a time, despite having little faith in myself as a writer, I signed up for a writing class. I dreamed of being a writer. I had no faith in my ability; only the dream. I had faith in … Continue reading
Recipe for Really Real
Materials Needed 1 canvas 1 palette some tubes of paint brushes turpentine (box of tissues recommended for blowing nose after crying)* Directions Squeeze out your colors on the palette. Dip in brush, add drops of turpintine and mix Apply colors … Continue reading
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Tagged expressing emotions, expressing yourself, inner feelings, inner truth, memoir, Nancy Wait, painting
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Stepping Softly Into Voice
This is me at eighteen, an actress speaking the words of others, with no voice of her own. Afraid to speak her feelings, fearful of repercussions. Hiding behind a veil (albeit an attractive veil, but still a screen). Then I … Continue reading
Posted in The ART, The Book, The Writing
Tagged finding one's voice, Nancy Wait, overcoming shyness, painting, sixth chakra, The Nancy Who Drew
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