it's funny, usually i don't have any idea where a drawing is going to go when i start, but when i finish i realize that what came out was exactly what i needed.
this time i'm realizing the "rocks" that i need to let go of are the beliefs that my ideas are not good and that my artwork doesn't mean anything. these are rocks i've carried around for a loooooong time. too long. it's time to let them go, and to fill my mind with flowers. :)
so, i hope this drawing can mean something similar to all of you, and to inspire you to let go of your rocks this weekend and go outside and fill your mind with flowers! that's what i'm off to do right now. see you monday!
xoxo
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Jess, your work is amazing. this is just another one to mark as a favorite!
ReplyDeletehave a lovely weekend friend.
I love this, Jess. Letting go of my rocks. Great picture.
ReplyDeletefabulous piece! i have some rocks i need to let go of regarding my jewelry, so thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYep, lots and lots of rocks here too...hope i can let go of them soon. Your drawings, Jess, are gorgeous! Thanks for filling our Friday with beautiful thoughts, colors, and art.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your art; I need a reminder every once in a while to let go of those heavy, burdensome rocks...
ReplyDeleteYes I have a bag full of rocks and sometimes it gets really heavy! Just wanted you to know I found your blog yesterday and think your art is so great! Kaili
ReplyDeleteJess ~ I hope your creative soul is much less heavy now. Your art rocks! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great inspiration for your picture. If you don't know how your drawings will end up and you often end up with something so meaningful, then you are probably really really gifted!
ReplyDeleteI missed your post yesterday, but it is great that we were apparently thinking the same things! I spent my yesterday throwing away my rocks -- in the form of leaving my future up to others. I made a lot of calls and my wife and I worked on being in control of the next couple years ourselves, and not lettings other have that right. It's a really long story...so I'll stop there. Thanks for the post, it really hit home!
ReplyDeleteI feel full of rocks. I'm taking your advice and letting them drop (watch out for bare toes) and taking my paints outside while the kids nap.
ReplyDeleteThe next time you think your art & ideas are no good, please contact me - I'll sincerely, enthusiastically, wholeheartedly tell you otherwise! You touch so many with your art, your writing, & your ideas - just look at this blog!
ReplyDeleteHope that you're feeling a bit lighter & are enjoying the flowers, Jess.
I love this piece Jess- especially the red emphasis in her 'third eye' area- she is seeing what her soul sees, and that is the best place to be in my opinion! Seriously, my first impression is that she was laying down a path for others to follow. Isn't that interesting? :)
ReplyDeleteAs always you amaze me girl. Love your artwork. i am so glad that I have one framed in my room. cheers and thanks for what you do.
ReplyDeleteJess your work is not only beautiful and interesting to look at it inspires me to remember to look at my emotions in a whole way. Look at the good things in life in a meaningful way and share those with others ( in my art) along with the hard darker things that don't get talked about. I love this and good grief is this one a good, good, good reminder :)
ReplyDeletei read this at the right time. i'm feeling the same way as you describe right NOW on Sept 5...so the message you write about and then create lives on. love how that happens. thanks for your honesty and fearlessness. your ideas and work are truly beautiful. thank you. and i'll fill my mind with flowers today. namasté.
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