I drew this toward the end of last year into my journal and felt it apt for this word "resolve". As part of my study in the diploma of Art Therapy a journal is an important part of the journey, it still remains an important part of my creative journey and I continue to add to it every evening and spare moment, especially when an image just pops into my head. The drawing above was a depiction of my resolve not to go down the gurgler!! There was a lot of pressure to get all assignments, projects, journals, practicums etc all finished completed and qualify for the diploma. That's not to mention working full time, managing a family, a home and still have some fun to keep creative. I didnt go down the gurgler, but was amused when flicking through my many pages to find this one above and reflect on how I felt at the time. For 2009 I have many aspirations but not nearly enough time to get them all going. Just enjoying the remainder of christmas holidays before returning to work. The last few days I actually finished some paintings that I have had on a go slow all during 2008, that has given me some satisfaction and I hope I can find time to do more of this before I recommence with more studies. No I am not going to go down the gurgler........
13 comments:
Very interesting and original sketch. And it's so detail.
Yeah, I do agree with you. It's not easy to keep up and resolve of where we have planned either the short or long term plan.
But, I will say, let be realistic and set constructive goal. I am with God's blessing & providence. We will get there somehow.
Have a fruitful new year ahead!
Congrats and what a great career choice, too! Happy New Year and keep creating, you've proven it can be done!
That's a perfect image of the theme. The pencil work is beautiful too.
I know that sinking going down the drain feeling! Sometimes I set out too many things to accomplish, and don't have time for them all... especially when life throws you a curve ball!
i am so proud of you, a lot of my studying has been done with a family and a job...somehow the success is more sweeter. you go girl!
Stick with it - your stuff is terrific!
I love that you call it a gurgler!! That makes me giggle :)
Excellent illo! I get the feeling you were really hanging on.
Great Idea.. and happy new year!
Thank you for your comments. Love your creative view of a downward spiral. Or at least that is what I think you mean by "going down the gurglar". I haven't heard that expression before. Happy New Year!
so interesting and also inspiring!I love the sketch. It is straight from the heart and shows how you feel.
Great piece! I love your interpretation of it. I really like the shapes and designs within it. Good for you!
HapPY NeW YeaR!
Nope, nope, nope. Not going down. Great drawing and so meaningful. Wow, I have to bow down to you, accomplishing all that at the same time. I find the older I get, the less I can multitask. Best of luck to you this year!
sooner or later you have to make a choice...leave behind your passion,your dream- or have the strength to look past all discouraging faces and look at yourself and know that you have what it takes..and you will prove them wrong. ;)Wishing you well my friend.
thank you, gai for your comment on my blog. what a coincidence that i am online while you are ;-)
i like your sketch for this week's topic ... i'll be browsing through your blog for a wee while now before going tae bed :-)
elli
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