Comments on: Make It Happen – Like Santa

By: Sari Grove

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:28:41 +0000

me too…I love it!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:09:36 +0000

I looked for it, too, Sari, but I think the gardening staff at the garden did it – therefore, no artist by name. At least that’s what I gathered in a quick search.
So, the reindeer is a topiary, though I’m not sure what the plant is that they used to fill it.

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By: Sari Grove

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 04:44:20 +0000

*but I don’t get it? Who did the sculpture of the reindeer? Who is the sculptor? What is it made of? How come no dimensions? Must get in touch with this sculptor & tell him or her that she or he needs Art Biz Coach’s help!

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By: Linda Summers Posey

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:04:29 +0000

Perfect message for me. The same thing happened to me yesterday. I was making excusses about not going to a fellow artist’s open studio — and I finally talked myself into going. This man has done a lot for me, and I wanted to show him my support — attendance was sparse, and he appreciated my showing up and hand delivering his holiday card (with a print of one of my paintings on it). I also found the opportunity to ask him for a letter of reference for a mentorship program I’m applying for, and he graciously agreed. Plus I made some good contacts while I was there. I’d have missed all of that if I’d given in to my excuses. THANKS for all your great advice in your blog and your book! Happy holidays and happy creating — Linda

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By: Barbara Muir

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:37:44 +0000

Hi Alyson,
This is a bit like the hero exercise I give my students — they look at past “failures” and see how they were heroes in those situations — it’s reframing. And there couldn’t be a better time for this message. Okay — I will make it happen, it, and it, and it — because there’s always a lot of it to make happen. You are an inspiration. If my dog does her Jingle Bells song video, I’ll send it to you. We will make it happen!!!!
XO Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and thank you for all of the inspiration all through the year. You are the best. You do make it happen.

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By: Tammy

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:07:33 +0000

Your newsletter came at just the right time for me – desperately in need of an attitude adjustment. I was informed yesterday that my inlaws are coming tomorrow and will be here for a week. I know my situation has nothing to do with art but everything to do with honoring relationships and I appreciate your encouragement.

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By: Jill Banks

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:47:16 +0000

Thanks for the “How can I make this happen” question. I’ve addressed this many times in the past week … with a portrait that was refusing to come together (it has now) and in yesterday’s trip to the Phillips Collection for some recharging of my inspiration batteries. I was loading myself down with excuses and realized they just weren’t going to cut it. Anyway, great post. I love Katherine’s Giant Red-Nosed Reindeer.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:30:55 +0000

In reply to Katherine Tyrrell.

Katherine: It frustrated the heck out of me when I first started using WordPress. I think it’s a WP thing, but it could be my Thesis theme.

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By: Katherine Tyrrell

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:26:05 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

Thanks for the new footnote Alyson.
How weird to be able to insert captions but not have the scope to insert html links. I use them all the time on blogger re credits for artwork and hence assumed you could do the same! 🙂

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:18:38 +0000

In reply to Toni Ruppert.

Toni: That’s awesome! You are one of the most positive people I know – always making it happen.

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