tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post5485563445984491657..comments2024-03-07T11:07:25.660+00:00Comments on Botanical Sketches and Other Stories: Finding your mojoshevaunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-8143974624019398422014-04-01T12:01:33.076+01:002014-04-01T12:01:33.076+01:00Janene, we often are thinking the same things at t...Janene, we often are thinking the same things at the same time... that's so strange! You are right...it might be a struggle to start but somewhere along the line, the joy comes flooding back, and the excitement! Thanks.shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-5849350825368160732014-04-01T11:59:51.981+01:002014-04-01T11:59:51.981+01:00Thank you Marina. It's a comfort for me too to...Thank you Marina. It's a comfort for me too to read all the comments and messages from other artists saying that they go through creative slumps like this. Thankfully it seems to be a temporary thing <br />shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-78910179210640422842014-04-01T11:56:04.738+01:002014-04-01T11:56:04.738+01:00Thanks Erica. I picked up the galls and cedar rose...Thanks Erica. I picked up the galls and cedar rose after our coffee at Airfield :)<br />shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-77272700890144286602014-03-31T17:13:59.737+01:002014-03-31T17:13:59.737+01:00Great suggestions, Shevaun! I especially like the...Great suggestions, Shevaun! I especially like the Picasso quote, since I often find that inspiration (joy) floods in somewhere in the process, but its usually not what I start with...of course a lot of other emotions come along the way too! But the important thing is to keep at it. The cedar rose and gall painting is lovely! Because of a question I got from a reader, I was discussing this Janenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524256338602386374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-42012034646865074232014-03-31T15:11:03.430+01:002014-03-31T15:11:03.430+01:00This is just great Shevaun! sometimes is good to b...This is just great Shevaun! sometimes is good to be reminded that other people go through the same creative block as you, and thanks for the list of tips to overcome all of this. Beautiful work, as always!<br /> Marina Cerrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432321860941461188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-27804430386640318102014-03-29T19:38:52.238+00:002014-03-29T19:38:52.238+00:00great list, great work (as always!) thanks shevaun...great list, great work (as always!) thanks shevaun. Erica cinereahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13665532711916498313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-70961354693677743382014-03-29T15:39:50.845+00:002014-03-29T15:39:50.845+00:00Go for it, Candice! I'm doing the same thing m...Go for it, Candice! I'm doing the same thing myself today... just playing around! I really hope you get to knit that awesomely wacky teacosy too! Have fun!shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-39936897816232456242014-03-29T13:32:54.734+00:002014-03-29T13:32:54.734+00:00Thank you for visiting Fairground. I have a lot of...Thank you for visiting Fairground. I have a lot of fun with it mainly because of our wonderful dog. However, my painting is almost a burden in comparison. Maybe the coming of more agreeable weather will lift this feeling. I think I'll try a wee study of something today instead of a 'finished' piece. Thanks, again, Shevan.Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11498377506427432386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-10065586113462600982014-03-29T07:59:26.305+00:002014-03-29T07:59:26.305+00:00Hi Candice, you're welcome! I'm curious to...Hi Candice, you're welcome! I'm curious to see what you come up with now! Your blog is already quite playful! shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-6910066031973504022014-03-28T23:17:06.214+00:002014-03-28T23:17:06.214+00:00I've just found your blog and it is bookmarked...I've just found your blog and it is bookmarked. I REALLY need to bring play back to my painting. Thanks for this post.Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11498377506427432386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-89500042853633388502014-03-28T19:59:00.378+00:002014-03-28T19:59:00.378+00:00Thanks Joan!Thanks Joan!shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-27091825712311488682014-03-28T19:04:49.593+00:002014-03-28T19:04:49.593+00:00Great advice, Shevaun!Great advice, Shevaun!Joan Tavolotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11290923567339587417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-6284960137616969372014-03-28T17:30:28.399+00:002014-03-28T17:30:28.399+00:00Oh it's so nice to see your photo, Sharon! Yes...Oh it's so nice to see your photo, Sharon! Yes, the thirty day challenges are brilliant. I can't wait to do another one this year... they are so motivating! Your work is really inspiring too http://www.sharontingey.com/botanical-gallery/shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-90809176361336058872014-03-28T17:20:55.698+00:002014-03-28T17:20:55.698+00:00Great post Shevaun. I love the Cedar Rose.
I also...Great post Shevaun. I love the Cedar Rose.<br />I also listen to audiobooks - or better yet is when my partner reads while I paint :) I also find that having a set time to start and finish each day can help. I always try to start at 9am (when I'm not out teaching) and finish up around 3pm, before the kids come home and the peace is shattered!<br />I also found the 30 leaf challenge really Sharon's Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10470687317596541555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-57976467249826235912014-03-28T17:14:16.668+00:002014-03-28T17:14:16.668+00:00Julie Douglas... you've been on my mind a lot!...Julie Douglas... you've been on my mind a lot! I have your wonderful sketchbook here ready to paint in, but I keep hearing your voice in my head going "Be spontaneous, be messy, be brave!" I'm really looking forward to playing in it next week. :)shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-15373656398899191372014-03-28T17:00:28.797+00:002014-03-28T17:00:28.797+00:00Truly beautiful work Shevaun and a lovely post. I ...Truly beautiful work Shevaun and a lovely post. I find a few things get me going creatively - a deadline is fabulous, or a brisk walk, or even cleaning the bathroom!! xxJulie Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750152940761828189noreply@blogger.com