So inspired!
Dear Friends~
I could not remember whether or not I had shared this inspiration board board with you from my studio. Last month, whilst organizing, I decided to revamp this old bulletin board. I started by attaching recycled wallpaper scraps as the background, then tacking many of the wonderful cards I've received from blog and flickr friends (some of whom I've been lucky enough to meet in person!) It's really wonderful to see this when I walk into my studio area downstairs. It's so bright and colorful and I feel instantly connected to all the wonderful artists i've met online and in person. So many talented ladies, so generous and caring! I am truly blessed.
Well, I have more inspirational bits to share with you today! Here are a few of the pics I took of other things that inspire me.
Occasionally someone will write and ask me who and what I am inspired by. Well, for one, lots of color and old black & white images have mesmerized me since my childhood. I was definitely a daydreamer. I still am. I still surround myself with little things from my childhood, and the vary photos that held promises for me...promises of a great big world, filled with color, wonder and love.
I did not have the most wondrous of childhoods, but I can tell you that living in my own little colorful world opened my eyes to the hope and possibilty that I felt was just waiting for me to discover. I'm so glad that I finally came back to the things that gave me that hope and feeling of safety. I won't let it go again. Each card above is indication to me that when you leap, there others will be to support, care and share your dreams.
Thank you my friends. xo lia
Hi Lia you Inspiration board looks fabulous.
Love the pretty girl figurine too.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | 04/27/2008 at 09:27 PM
Your board looks great and I see a postcard from me. Made me smile. Everyone needs inspiration from someone where and seeing others work and bits sent to you often does this.
Posted by: Seuss's Cat | 04/28/2008 at 10:04 AM
What a beautiful board! I can see why it would inspire you!!! Thanks for sharing your inspiration. I love seeing what gets the artistic juices flowing for everyone!!!
xo,
Carmen
Posted by: Carmen | 04/28/2008 at 10:21 AM
How nice of you to share! I love your pretty lady doll - I used to stand and stare at dolls like this in the window of a local shop. I still hanker after one LOL I secretly hope my daughter will remember it was a childhood dream and get me one, only they can get rather pricey...
Posted by: Jen | 04/28/2008 at 04:55 PM
Your inspiration board is great....and I see my card up there, too! I've been thinking about making a bulletin board for my studio and now I know I'm going to do it. You always inspire me!
Posted by: Janet | 04/30/2008 at 09:35 PM
What a fantastic Inspiration Board - so colorful!! Pretty statue too! I love love love the Snap Shot piece.
Your words were very inspiring too! Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Darlene | 05/01/2008 at 05:51 AM
Love your inspirational board--it not only houses many memories but also is symbolic of friendship, creativity, and security.
Posted by: lucy | 05/01/2008 at 08:05 AM