tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post116295991402686466..comments2023-12-23T07:29:02.620-06:00Comments on Diary of a Self-Portrait: Taffy HeartJessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10377814945121401007noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1163253304705287002006-11-11T07:55:00.000-06:002006-11-11T07:55:00.000-06:00How to proceed? One day at a time, dear Jessie. A ...How to proceed? One day at a time, dear Jessie. A little art, a little work on the thesis, a little writing - not one at the expense of the others. You'll get there in the end. As for the comment from the guy, he can't know that you showed your work previously unless it said that on your resume or you told him. Plus he's a guy - guys can be so clueless sometimes. So don't take his remarks personally - obviously he did appreciate your art once he saw it (and will appreciate your shows once you're ready to do another one). Don't stress about the "taffy pull." (Great expression by the way). You're doing what you need to do now to reach your goals.paris parfaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457437124988976587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1163090678742193022006-11-09T10:44:00.000-06:002006-11-09T10:44:00.000-06:00do what moves you when you aremoved...moving piece...do what moves you when you are<BR/>moved...<BR/><BR/>moving piece;)sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661402907743286458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1163000761285233102006-11-08T09:46:00.000-06:002006-11-08T09:46:00.000-06:00I could feel the joy of painting in your words. I'...I could feel the joy of painting in your words. I'm just starting to learn that feeling with the little bit of art I dabble in, and I have to say it's a pretty good feeling. Good for you for taking time to nourish your soul again.Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01111665177473414894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1162994886936106792006-11-08T08:08:00.000-06:002006-11-08T08:08:00.000-06:00Jessie,You have magnificent, multiple gifts.I don'...Jessie,<BR/><BR/>You have magnificent, multiple gifts.<BR/><BR/>I don't think it matters whether people know that. What matters is using them. Recognition is fleeting and soon forgotten.<BR/><BR/>Except for those of us who know you.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192452293593971724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1162990911651183102006-11-08T07:01:00.000-06:002006-11-08T07:01:00.000-06:00"There's another, more important, part of me that ..."There's another, more important, part of me that wonders if my painting-heart is gasping for air and trying desperately to get my attention."<BR/><BR/>that is such a visceral image<BR/>that made me stop for a second<BR/>and take it in...<BR/>great writing.<BR/><BR/>and about the dilemma...<BR/>i wish i could give advice<BR/>however, i am a dabbler...<BR/>i flit from one to another,<BR/>i get excited about everything.<BR/><BR/>but i do think the painter side<BR/>of you is trying to tell you <BR/>something and that is why you<BR/>felt such a strong reaction<BR/>to what your boss said...gkgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403357033466233622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1162967093200436512006-11-08T00:24:00.000-06:002006-11-08T00:24:00.000-06:00I am just sitting here wondering what it would be ...I am just sitting here wondering what it would be like to be talented enough to be pulled so seriously in so many directions. <BR/><BR/>That is a very awesome amount of gifts you have, sweet Jessie.Loralee Choatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055102094371755499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1162965601301180932006-11-08T00:00:00.000-06:002006-11-08T00:00:00.000-06:00YAY! I am so glad you followed your instincts and ...YAY! I am so glad you followed your instincts and simply painted! Thank you for your kind words too. Last night I was saying how I wish I could hang out with you in person... You are amazing!<BR/>As for the boss telling you that you should show your work, I have had a similar experience recently. I don't know if it is ego necessary. I think it may be the fact that assumptions were made without even asking you where you'd shown your work. I was told "If you ever sell a piece of art you will know how good it feels..." For some reason that remark still make my skin burn and it's been about two weeks since I heard it. I don't know.... Hmmmm.<BR/>I know what you mean about being locked into only one creative endeavor at a time. I can't let myself switch gears either although sometimes the heart takes over and you simply have to indulge yourself. I am glad to hear that you had such a good day. <BR/><BR/>P.S. My globalization paper was written while playing your India CD. It was played 4 times in a row. <BR/>:)Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18266495150913013825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1162964130682074252006-11-07T23:35:00.000-06:002006-11-07T23:35:00.000-06:00okay, peaches, when the hell did you post this? be...okay, peaches, when the hell did you post this? because i was just here about ten minutes ago, and then i made some yerba mate and came back and was going to finish that damned essay when i remembered i wanted to read the excerpt from "sold" before i got down to it (and visit a bit more with you here) and then - blam! another post. i feel blessed.<BR/><BR/>i can empathize with what you're going through. i suppose in a way i'm "luckier" in that my main passion/talent is for writing...while you are a ferocious goddess in almost everything you lay a hand to, it must be difficult to discipline yourself to just one. but i have paint brushes and film and clay that i usually love to express myself with that i haven't...really...since i started school. (the program...getting to that email...is a bitch.) <BR/>first. i don't necessarily think/subscribe to the idea that one art precludes the other, although i do work the same way you seem to when you say that you can only concentrate on one at a time. <BR/>what is your thesis on?<BR/>one of the things i immediately thought of is, before thesis-writing, getting your brain 'unlocked' by unleashing some of your painting creativity. because you're right...they're totally different parts of the brain, and i, for one, am completely fascinated by what your genius will come up with.<BR/><BR/>this should have really been an email.<BR/><BR/>to end off, jessie, i am.so.glad. you had an overflow of ecstasy today. do you know how excited i was for you when i read the first line of your post? your STUDIO? YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!<BR/><BR/>you so needed it. you so deserved it. i am in awe of you, wondrous woman. awooooo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com