in my life.....

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Recently Leslie started a Flickr group called In My Life, where you pick a day in July and chronicle it with photos, then pick four of those photos for morning, noon, afternoon and evening. Jon and I went cruizin' the Maine coast last Saturday, so I picked that day to photograph.

This is not one of the pictures I chose to put in her group, but one of the many I took that day. To see the rest of our day go here.

This was the "evening" series of the photos. Again, not a picture I chose to put in the group, but certainly sweet enough to put here! My Rudy makes a great foot rest!

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Speaking of fun times at Flickr, I have met some wonderful jewelry people through the power of photos! One would be the amazing Belinda Lee. What to say that doesn't sound too weepy and dramatic? AW...HELL with it! Belinda has this fabulous flare when making her jewelry. Basically if you like a piece you see, you should buy it as they go fast! She has been nothing but kind when it comes to my work. You see I have always felt that people in the arts could and would be more successful if they open their minds and their hearts and work together. Sharing is not a bad thing on some level. I don't mean sharing your secrets,techniques, ideas, but sharing yourself. Not always being concerned that someone thought something up before you, or jealous. As a lot of you know, I tend to seek out artsy folks who live by similar philosophies. And sometimes someone seeks me out, like the wonderful Belinda Lee! I should also mention another girl known as "Blingalicious", someone who has always had such nice things to say about my designs. Her pieces are just so beautiful, and it's always such a nice feeling when she tells me I'm doing OK. Are girls from Singapore just over the top sweet, or am I imagining things?

Hmmmm...so I guess this could perhaps be a good segue from the last post. Sometimes I care if people like my work, and other times I don't care a bit! I do, and always have created art first and foremost for myself. Me being happy is the first important thing in my life. Trust me when I tell you that taking care of myself first was a hard lesson I've had to learn over the years. I am fortunate to have a Hubby and family that support that. I think the "caring if other people like my work mentality" might have been taken the wrong way. I am not an insecure person, though I am normal and feel the typical insecurities, but quickly try to banish that sort of thing from my life. I do have feelings, and if I am feeling snubbed, you more then likely will never hear from me again. I don't have time for your kind. The best way that I can explain it is this: Though who and what is not important, I very much enjoy making friendships with other creative people. When someone from the industry says something clever about a piece of my work, or seems to get it....it makes me happy. I very much enjoy giving praise to other artists, and buying their pieces when I can....again, another thing that makes me happy. It's really quite that simple.

BLAH, BLAH, BLAH...I know! I usually only get into this stuff in my own personal, hand written journals, but I am in the reaching out mood. Forgive me.

SO, getting back to Belinda, look what she sent me!

Just because!

Fabulous bag charm!!

She's like the little Karma Fairy spreading sparkly happy dust throughout the lands.

Thanks girl! You rock!

xoxoxoxoxoxox

Have a great week all! We are heading up to camp to rejuvinate. My plans? Kayak, kayak and kayak some more.

(and maybe give my Man a big 7 year wedding anniversary smooch while we're up there too)

posted by: sweetpeas at July 19, 2006 15:35 | link | comments (16) |
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Comments:

#1 20 July 2006 - 00:08

*Sigh* Jes, you've more than made my day! Thank you. Hahaha! I love that vision of me as the little karma fairy! Anyway, CONGRATULATIONS on being happily married for 7 years and definitely 70 more happy years to come! Enjoy your special time with Jon.

Anonymous

#2 20 July 2006 - 00:28

{{{HUGE HUGS}}} Jes, in addition to being an incredible talent, you have such a generous, inspiring spirit. THANK YOU for mentioning and listing my blog.

And have a wonderful anniversary weekend!!! Wishing you a lifetime of happy, fullfilling weekends and much love always from family and friends.

Anonymous

#3 20 July 2006 - 12:19

No...really the support & generosity you two have showed me...(a mere stranger) have meant a lot to me! You did not look at me as a "threat" to your craft or your "bottom line"...you took me in as a kindred spirit. I will never forget this, and I am your ever loyal friend.

sweetpeas

#4 20 July 2006 - 12:35

loved your post! and the 2 pics on top! Love the in my Life idea!

thank you for sharing your words. I feel like this alot too! we all are here to support each other. this is part of what makes art so much fun for me: connected with others that are like-minded and seeing all the varieties of expression, beauty and creativity. I feel blessed to have met so many wonderful women. You've really inspired me! --Lia

Anonymous

#5 21 July 2006 - 14:58

Hi. You are the best. Thanks for linking to my bog. About your photos: I love the peeling paint on the wood and the worn out colors. What great atmosphere! Keep in touch!

Anonymous

#6 21 July 2006 - 15:47

Beautiful photos...i love your skirt by the way :)

Anonymous

#7 21 July 2006 - 18:27

oh Jes-- love your skirt and the all the good creativity you share-- have fun kayaking!!

Anonymous

#8 22 July 2006 - 02:52

I'll have to check out those fab gals! :) What a wonderful bag clip - - gorgeous!

And I love the other In My Life picture contenders -- great peek into Maine life. :) And thanks for spreading the word!
~Leslie

Anonymous

#9 22 July 2006 - 12:28

hi jess - very summery photos. i need to do my maine stroll one of these days. love your footrest, your great skirt, and thoughts. i think this whole blog thing has brought creative people together in a wonderful way - the sharing of heart & soul - it's great!

Anonymous

#10 24 July 2006 - 01:01

hi jes!

happy anniversary!!!!! hope you are having a wonderful time with your dh!

& as many have already said, you are an a*ma*zing artist!!!! so glad to have connected with you!!!!

love to you,
mary ann xoxo

Anonymous

#11 24 July 2006 - 04:36

happy anniversary! Your "in my life pictures are wonderful." They make me want to jump in the car and take a drive up the coast.I can relate to your comments on sharing and inspiring others. The first year I took the stained glass class. I was alone at the end of the table. There were three very accomplished artists there and the next session they invited me to their side of the table. They didn't need to take a stained glass class but they did it to have support and share ideas. I kept signing up for sessions long after I had my own equipment and workbench at home. When our instructor was relocating his shop, he canceled "our" night. I switched to another night along with 2 of the other women . It just wasn't the same. We had no chemistry with the others. That session we all struggled with our projects. I didn't finish my project . Once the move was complete and we all got back together we were all back to producing beautiful work. It pays to surround yourself with like minded and supportive people. If you think about the Impressionist movement, it was the friendships (and rivalries) between artists that provided the impetus for such a monumental shift in art. I dididn't mean to go on and on , but when I looked at the jewelry of Belinda and Bling it didn't surprise me that you clicked with one another even though your styles are different you all seem to share a similar aesthetic. Have a great weekend!

Saltygal

#12 24 July 2006 - 19:02

Hi!
I like your work very much, so I have put your link in my blog!
Good work,
manela

Anonymous

#13 25 July 2006 - 01:33

I adore that little bag charm clip ! Lovely! And I really love your peek into your day's life...some of it looks quite familiar!! Hope you're staying cool at the water!

Anonymous

#14 25 July 2006 - 12:59

I hope you & Big Daddy had a wonderful Anniversary. I'm sending lots of hugs & good wishes your way.

Anonymous

#15 26 July 2006 - 01:41

Happy Anniversary!! A wonderful post and just a great way to think! I so agree and you are such an amazing artist and a super sweet person!! Xo

Anonymous

#16 26 July 2006 - 18:33

Jes, your pictures of a day in the life are just so peaceful, tranquil, wonderful...I love them!! Thanks for sharing them with us!