tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17395033.post114546456190204967..comments2023-09-25T10:07:39.654+01:00Comments on Gail's thoughts & doodles: I must force myself to pick up a pencil ...Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480023031281581371noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17395033.post-1146086015477902212006-04-26T22:13:00.000+01:002006-04-26T22:13:00.000+01:00Oh yes...that is SUCH an apt quote...I hurt someti...Oh yes...that is SUCH an apt quote...I hurt sometimes and then I paint/draw again and it's all better. I am trying to remember this...but I forget.Gretelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17395033.post-1145818078697951842006-04-23T19:47:00.000+01:002006-04-23T19:47:00.000+01:00I like that plaster comparison Gretel... :)Gail I ...I like that plaster comparison Gretel... :)<BR/>Gail I read this quote some time ago in one of my books, and I remind myself of it, everytime I find myself in a situation where I am literally scared stiff to get back to painting:<BR/>"Artists don't get down to work until the pain of working <BR/>is exceeded by the pain of not working" (Stephen DeStaebler)<BR/><BR/>Its really hard to get back, I know, but once you do, everything just falls into place...<BR/>Pick up the pencil!!!<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/>x<BR/>MayaMayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17404548364385361377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17395033.post-1145531846064844722006-04-20T12:17:00.000+01:002006-04-20T12:17:00.000+01:00Yeah Gretel - the Devon countryside is lovely ... ...Yeah Gretel - the Devon countryside is lovely ... although I must admit that the Britain as a whole is really special, I wish I had the time to explore all ...Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12480023031281581371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17395033.post-1145525140525373962006-04-20T10:25:00.000+01:002006-04-20T10:25:00.000+01:00I assure you Gail, it's like ripping off a plaster...I assure you Gail, it's like ripping off a plaster...pick up that pencil, and just do it - it hurts less than the anticipation! <BR/><BR/>Spring flowers are the best, aren't they? I grew up in Devon, and I've never seen such masses of prettiness since. 'Oh to be in Devon now that Springtime is here...'Gretelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.com