I rarely scroll through substack notes but today I did and saw your art. I was immediately drawn into it because I've been thinking about drawing or doodling or coloring for many months now, but have not dared to pick up a pen, staying safe in the prose that I write so comfortably. I have followed other artists but what they create seems too far from what I'm thinking: trees, people, landscapes, birds. Beautiful but I think it's not me. Then I saw your art and remembered the few things that I have made, always geometric lines, shapes and colors, which always pleased me. Following the note to this blog, I read about your journey from doodler to artist. I am drawn to the concept of doodling as a low bar to entry into art, and maybe this will help me get started. No promises! I'm just not sure how to take the first step. Thinking does get in the way. Thank you for this.
Reading your article, I am imagining that we all have a creative wellspring and when we identify as a writer or a musician, we might be surprised that with a little drilling, it can just as easily appear in a different form. I love the vibrancy of your colours and the shapes of your patterns.
"That’s how it is in nature—where there is poison, nearby is the antidote.
These sting and relief relationships in nature make me think of what I’ve been learning in my own healing journey, something I don’t think is exclusive to me: Where there is pain, nearby, so close we often miss it, is the antidote, that is, what can offer relief. For me that has been art. It’s always been art."
This is the most inspiring piece I've seen in a long time. A friend pointed me in your direction and I'm stunned by how your words and art make me feel. Alive. Happy. And maybe a little blessed by the discovery. Thank you, thank you.
Yeah, there’s no way this isn’t art - it is 100% art.
And next time someone says you’re not an artist unless you’re selling your work, remind them that Vincent Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime. Yet no one denies he was one of the most groundbreaking artists of all time.
I rarely scroll through substack notes but today I did and saw your art. I was immediately drawn into it because I've been thinking about drawing or doodling or coloring for many months now, but have not dared to pick up a pen, staying safe in the prose that I write so comfortably. I have followed other artists but what they create seems too far from what I'm thinking: trees, people, landscapes, birds. Beautiful but I think it's not me. Then I saw your art and remembered the few things that I have made, always geometric lines, shapes and colors, which always pleased me. Following the note to this blog, I read about your journey from doodler to artist. I am drawn to the concept of doodling as a low bar to entry into art, and maybe this will help me get started. No promises! I'm just not sure how to take the first step. Thinking does get in the way. Thank you for this.
Thank you for reading and for commenting.
Reading your article, I am imagining that we all have a creative wellspring and when we identify as a writer or a musician, we might be surprised that with a little drilling, it can just as easily appear in a different form. I love the vibrancy of your colours and the shapes of your patterns.
It's amazing how you created art because the words were slow to come. Now you have an abundance of words and art.
I love your art and find much inspiration in what you’ve written. Thanks for the sharing.
Your "doodles" are beautiful. They are very much an art form that is allowing you to create in a new way. Thank you for sharing.
"That’s how it is in nature—where there is poison, nearby is the antidote.
These sting and relief relationships in nature make me think of what I’ve been learning in my own healing journey, something I don’t think is exclusive to me: Where there is pain, nearby, so close we often miss it, is the antidote, that is, what can offer relief. For me that has been art. It’s always been art."
This is the most inspiring piece I've seen in a long time. A friend pointed me in your direction and I'm stunned by how your words and art make me feel. Alive. Happy. And maybe a little blessed by the discovery. Thank you, thank you.
Wow. What a beautiful, thoughtful, generous comment. I so appreciate you.
LOVE the vibrant colors! Just gorgeous.
Yeah, there’s no way this isn’t art - it is 100% art.
And next time someone says you’re not an artist unless you’re selling your work, remind them that Vincent Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime. Yet no one denies he was one of the most groundbreaking artists of all time.
Hello artist ❣️