Every Thursday night I try to catch Oregon's
ArtBeat on
OPB... And, last night they featured a local artist that totally inspired me, even though her style is so different from anything I'd ever do. I love abstract art. It's beautiful. And even though some might see abstract art as simple or easy, or something that even a child could create... I bet it's actually harder to put your heart and soul into an abstract piece, than most might realize.

Carolyn Cole was the artist featured last night that really spoke to me, and I wanted to share the video clip with you because her way of thinking is so simple, yet I bet we could all somehow relate.
It's been quite a long time since I've added any collage art pieces to my shop, but I've had an itch to get my paints out again for quite some time now... though I've been waiting for just the right thing to inspire me, and I believe I have finally found her.
Aside from Carolyn's detailed abstracts that she creates on canvas, she also makes monotypes in her spare time, and
that was what truly caught my eye. It was the way she simply put down a few colors, and rolled them out into this beautiful creation, that really got me going, because I've been trying to find a creative way of my own to start the base of some small canvases I have, that I'd finish with collage on top.
So, before I say more...
Here's a link to her feature, I hope you find some inspiration from Carolyn's work, or her use of color, or simply from her gentle minded soul. Every week when I watch OPB's ArtBeat, I feel a little more inspired, a little more touched, a little more rewarded that I'm headed in the right direction. And I believe that we all need to be reminded of such things, because being an artist is more than just a lifestyle... it's a
way to live.Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
♥ Janell