Comments on: 6 Be’s of the Art Biz

By: catherine meyers

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:04:12 +0000

In reply to Mara.

Thank you very much for your reply Mara.
I gave a little chuckle to myself when you said you have continued to re-read Clarissa Pinkola Estes book, Women That Run With The Wolves. I have done the same lots of highlighting, and am actually re-reading it again at present and studying it intently as I am basing my art work/egg tempera paintings on the imagery.. I would love to get your feed back on these.
You make an excellent point and description of these women being stepping stones for others and of us all being blessed with unique gifts to share and inspire. I see it very much as being an oral tradition of story telling. We all have one to share that act as guide posts to find our way.
Have you read The Spirituality of Imperfection? All about the important and power of story telling. Another one of those life changing books.
Yes I will email you to be included on your mailing list! Thank you Mara.
Catherine

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By: Laura Trevey

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:12:35 +0000

I completely agree with your tips! Be Brave is a great one that I need to remind myself of every day ~ push the envelope and be different ~ and be yourself.
And I will definitely say yes to your question: Is your studio a place that inspires you to work for hours at a time?
http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/04/art-studio-home-office.html

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By: Mickey

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:08:32 +0000

Mara, thank you for your heart-felt words of wisdom. My first introduction to you was in a Tango class but my first introduction to your work was at UCCS a few years ago when you debated Pride and Prejudice. You were brilliant in your approach. That is when I discovered your writing and became a fan of your Milford-Haven series. So looking forward to the next in the series.
Also enjoyed your interview with Alyson on your blog tour.

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By: Mara

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:26:28 +0000

In reply to catherine meyers.

Dear Catherine,
Thank you so very much for this thoughtful and supportive message!! As to Julia’s Cameron’s “The Artist Way”, I adored it! Read it many years ago and put myself through her program, and also found that I’d hit upon many of the same principles in my program “Ten Keys to Creativity,” which I used to teach regularly. Truth is Truth, and we get those golden moments when it resonates through us. And Clarissa Pinkola Estes’ “Women Who Run With the Wolves” was also recommended to me by an older-wiser-mentor-woman in the early 90s. I took her suggestion and read it immediately, but then have continued to re-read it through the years. (My copy is heavily annotated!) Just brilliant insights into the different chapters of live both as women, and as artists. The stepping stones these two dedicated, unselfish mentor-women provided in their work allows us to go farther across the pond, and plant the next stepping stones for others. Yet it’s more than that, for each of us has a unique gift, a jewel that powers inspiration, a lens that magnifies what is real. Thanks again for your comments and if you’d like to be on my mailing list, please e-mail me directly. My best to you in all your endeavors! Mara

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By: Mara

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:19:59 +0000

In reply to Carol Mcintyre.

Carol – Thank you so much! Yes yes yes, will keep writing. May I put you on my newsletter list? If so, please send your e-mail directly to me. All the best with your artist-work!

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By: Mara

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:18:42 +0000

In reply to Ellie Giannelli.

I agree! “Artist dates” are from Julia Cameron’s brilliant “The Artist’s Way.” Wasn’t that a fantastic book to read?

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By: Mara

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:17:15 +0000

In reply to ACL Handweaver.

Then you’re transforming the space around you all the time. Bravo!

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By: catherine meyers

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:45:54 +0000

Mara,
Well I have to say you sure nailed this one! One of the very best, if not the best write ups regarding what it means to be an artist and creating a balance between art and business.
As an artist and now mature student, who went back to school at 56 , graduating with my BFA next Spring, I know about courage and fear and all those words like prayer, persistence, trust, humility, humour and humanity that I strive to actualize in my life daily!
You confirm what I ‘ve learned through my own life experience and what others have shared with me.. Woman like your self Mara, are a wonderful example and mentor to other women, sharing what has been freely shared with you. This, is what life and learning are all about, passing it on and paying forward.
Living a creative life is a myriad of things, but mostly for me, it is an exciting journey.
When you mentioned the artist date, I immediately thought about Julia Cameron’s life changing book “The Artist’s Way.” That book changed my life and was recommended to me years ago, by an fellow woman artist and art therapist.
She also recommended I get the book “Women That Run With The Wolves”. Now these two pivotal life affirming books I have integrated into my life, and they have made all the difference for me as a woman , as an artist and my daily creative practice.
I’m so grateful to have found you, and like Carol, I will be book marking this one! You’ve made my day!
Thank you so much!
Catherine

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By: Carol Mcintyre

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:26:38 +0000

Mara, I am going to bookmark your article so I can refer to it on a regular basis. It is a great summary of what we artists need to do consistently. Keep writing! 🙂

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By: Ellie Giannelli

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:48:24 +0000

Great touch points. I really like the “artist dates”. I’ve done this for many years and find it restores me and gives me a sense of balance and inspiration.

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