tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post4720508567306439104..comments2023-06-10T10:00:20.567-04:00Comments on kbladosdesign: I Am An Artist.Karen Bladoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17004086321586296075noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-66486878813629645632012-08-04T21:40:42.178-04:002012-08-04T21:40:42.178-04:00I've felt the same way. I am an artist. (but...I've felt the same way. I am an artist. (but am I really?) You have described me to a T. I actually have a Master's degree in...Library Science (you thought I would say Art, didn't you?) because I didn't think I could really do art for a living. It seems so hard to incorporate my artwork into my life...but I've recently found that I have a gaping hole in my life without my art.<br /><br />Honestly...sometimes I know that I cannot stand to read another book or read a review or come up with a lesson plan to teach some kid how to research or cite sources. My passion really is art...but I'm stuck trying to pay the bills with something practical.Priscillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17112988669895238674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-23507279919809122472012-06-30T12:33:47.066-04:002012-06-30T12:33:47.066-04:00Thank you! Grab it now! We're all creative and...Thank you! Grab it now! We're all creative and it's time we admitted it!Karen Bladoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004086321586296075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-34824775654666804622012-06-30T12:33:17.805-04:002012-06-30T12:33:17.805-04:00Thanks Sharon! It always makes me feel better to k...Thanks Sharon! It always makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one struggling to find a way to incorporate art into my life. Good luck on your journey!Karen Bladoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004086321586296075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-12292558292916096422012-06-28T19:27:55.400-04:002012-06-28T19:27:55.400-04:00Can definitely relate to this - I'm in my 40s ...Can definitely relate to this - I'm in my 40s and not long started drawing and painting again after years and years, since I left school. I don't consider myself an artist yet, I just love painting but hopefully one day I'll be able to say those words!Sharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-69734705145501419402012-06-20T23:13:38.857-04:002012-06-20T23:13:38.857-04:00THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I so feel you on your story...THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I so feel you on your story. I will be brave to grab that icon one day and place it on my blog ;)Rainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445003699403296087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-73244142437201796072012-03-15T11:29:22.831-04:002012-03-15T11:29:22.831-04:00Karen, you may have noticed I rarely check your bl...Karen, you may have noticed I rarely check your blog, or anyone else's for that matter, not enough time in the day. But I have to agree with you whole heartedly, you ARE an artist, absolutely NO question about it!! So hang in there and keep having fun!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540339565142897382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-60726859970062125142011-11-25T08:21:24.531-05:002011-11-25T08:21:24.531-05:00nice post dear bloggernice post dear bloggerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-51098164768205337482011-05-13T14:11:45.176-04:002011-05-13T14:11:45.176-04:00Hey Karen,
I'm so glad you're not trashin...Hey Karen,<br /><br />I'm so glad you're not trashing this blog. I've been enjoying it for years. I love your work. I was even inspired to try gouache after seeing it on your list of art supplies.<br /><br />Keep doing what you're doing Karen. You inspire so many people. I know you inspire me.<br /><br />Looking forward to reading your new posts.<br /><br />MellanieMellaniehttp://genxsters.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-65432433069492049392011-05-10T19:19:08.749-04:002011-05-10T19:19:08.749-04:00Karen, I'm not sure how I stumbled in your blo...Karen, I'm not sure how I stumbled in your blog a few days ago but I think it is just what I was hoping to find. I love reaing about your sketching journey and hope to restart my journey. Tonight I start with #1 on the EDM Challenge List. Cross your fingers for me.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833200712432797583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-78534467614313020882011-04-20T19:36:08.977-04:002011-04-20T19:36:08.977-04:00thanks Karen, I have you as a contact on flickr, a...thanks Karen, I have you as a contact on flickr, and I love your work. Can I put this Iamanartist on my blog in the side bar? I put a link to your blog. i don't have many followers, as I am just starting out but thought someone else would enjoy your posts/art:) FranAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029615820181388831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-6135298293637541632011-04-20T04:25:01.725-04:002011-04-20T04:25:01.725-04:00@ Barbra Joan ... just spent some time on your sit...@ Barbra Joan ... just spent some time on your site and flickr feed and I love your florals! You have that spontaneous style that I love. I just can't seem to loosen up and let the watercolor do it's job like you do. Thanks for visiting and I'm off to spend some more time with your work.Karen Bladoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004086321586296075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-22940360554016022011-04-18T11:20:57.497-04:002011-04-18T11:20:57.497-04:00Karen , I found your blog and when I saw that I Am...Karen , I found your blog and when I saw that I Am An Artist.. I thought ... I wrote that as a first line on my bio.. but every time I look at it I think well maybe , was I trying to convince myself..?? I've painted forever, and in my life forever is a long time.! and this past weekend I just did my first public Art Walk ... not a big deal, but it was for me.. I'm going to look at all your 'stuff' .. and joining you here...Barbra Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263982645593300365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-64621047702606105652011-04-15T11:57:30.500-04:002011-04-15T11:57:30.500-04:00@ PedalPower ... My husband likes to remind me tha...@ PedalPower ... My husband likes to remind me that Van Gogh, my hero, never sold a painting in his lifetime. I follow your your blog and your images on Flickr and you are definitely an artist! Believe it.Karen Bladoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004086321586296075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-11774411529194953242011-04-15T03:35:52.512-04:002011-04-15T03:35:52.512-04:00I am an artist too. I just started saying this pub...I am an artist too. I just started saying this publicly and it makes me nervous....I suppose because I don't really make money at it, I feel like a bit of a poser. But it is my passion. It's what gives me joy. My story is similar to yours, but without an art/design education (I started it, but did not finish). I started saying "I am an artist" out loud recently, because I realized that folks around our town have seen enough of my stuff to know what I'm up to...but I need to own it.pedalpowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470754372766025694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-9003251487841571862011-04-14T15:42:12.563-04:002011-04-14T15:42:12.563-04:00@ Sandy ... Thanks! I wasn't sure if people wo...@ Sandy ... Thanks! I wasn't sure if people would be interested, but I know I enjoy reading how other artists find motivation and inspiration.<br /><br />@ Digital Grace ... I really think every artist hears that voice at one time or another. Our inner critics can help us grow and strive to master new skills, but if we take them too seriously they can stop us all together. The trick is figuring out how to occasionally tell them to stuff a sock in it! ;-)<br />And btw, I almost always draw a rough sketch in pencil first. The control freak in me won't let me just go straight to ink.<br /><br />@ Elaine ... Oh my gosh, of course I have doubts. I hope that if people take anything away from this, it's that everyone has doubts about their talents and gifts. That's why I've become such a big fan of sketchbooks. Some of the pressure of MAKING ART is gone with a sketchbook. It doesn't have to be perfect, it's for experimenting and learning. And if you're still uncomfortable, don't show it to anyone else. Draw, feed your soul and then close the cover.<br /><br />@ mrana ... Thank you! I am a big fan of your work and that means a lot to me!<br /><br />@ Nahellenia ... I know it's tough to take the first step. I hope you do, too!Karen Bladoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004086321586296075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-91055493110916991532011-04-13T04:36:41.376-04:002011-04-13T04:36:41.376-04:00This is a very inspiring story especially for me. ...This is a very inspiring story especially for me. I have not been able to get to the point where I create with any regularity and calling myself an 'artist' is about as far from the truth as I can imagine. Look forward to hearing more from your point of view but perhaps the bigger hope is that it will finally get me to speak from my own. Thank you.Nahelleniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07602301309669909462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-14895635534925367112011-04-13T02:43:45.953-04:002011-04-13T02:43:45.953-04:00Am glad you're not giving up the blog! I'l...Am glad you're not giving up the blog! I'll definitely be following along, love your art and your words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-3507585760152351992011-04-12T19:43:00.238-04:002011-04-12T19:43:00.238-04:00Oh Karen... I find it amazing that you have ANY DO...Oh Karen... I find it amazing that you have ANY DOUBT ... you are an artist... and one that I have admired for several years now. I even study your lettering which is always as beautiful as your drawings.... Never stop drawing... you inspire so many people really you do. I'm going to use your logo to link to your blog... super Idea.Capt Elaine Magliacanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919763270702138153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-19862294136227618842011-04-12T19:18:41.589-04:002011-04-12T19:18:41.589-04:00Karen - you said something that really hit home
&...Karen - you said something that really hit home <br />"I missed drawing simply for the pleasure it gave me." I'm nowhere as good as you, but inside my mind, every time I pick up a pencil (using a pen would mean I would have to commit to the line just drawn) the nasty voice inside my head says "you're not good enough - why bother who will care - you're drawing will look stupid". But it's the process, the joy of just DRAWING, seeing what comes from my head and goes into my hands.<br /><br />I will enjoy following your journey Karen - thank you for sharing.Digital-Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11064278216147604299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-77243415620592379812011-04-11T15:39:21.506-04:002011-04-11T15:39:21.506-04:00What fun- I will surely follow along, and I can un...What fun- I will surely follow along, and I can understand the search for inspiration very Well! and YES, you are an artist!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08394915578291177357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-90284990128846993282011-04-10T20:40:05.055-04:002011-04-10T20:40:05.055-04:00Tahirih ... Thank you! I hope knowing other artist...Tahirih ... Thank you! I hope knowing other artists struggle through the same ups and downs will help us all push through those rough spots. Or at least have the patience to wait until they pass.Karen Bladoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004086321586296075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-17159823095956779272011-04-09T22:54:58.523-04:002011-04-09T22:54:58.523-04:00Thank you Karen, you're an inspiration. "...Thank you Karen, you're an inspiration. "I AM AN ARTIST!", too. I haven't been able to say that with confidence for very long, either.<br />Cheers!Tahirih Goffichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677649190953750666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-61550088288288737852011-04-08T22:10:59.342-04:002011-04-08T22:10:59.342-04:00Thanks ladies! I appreciate all of your kind comme...Thanks ladies! I appreciate all of your kind comments and well wishes. <br /><br />Cheryl ... thank you for pointing me in Renee's direction. I'm enjoyed her post and frankly, am encouraged to find I'm not the only one taking a creative leap today. I'll definitely be following along on her journey!Karen Bladoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004086321586296075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-35500183342017305272011-04-08T21:19:54.550-04:002011-04-08T21:19:54.550-04:00Karen, you are a very good artist and seem to do q...Karen, you are a very good artist and seem to do quite well with the writing. The timing of your post is interesting, as a blogger I follow was just musing about getting up the guts to call herself a writer. If you'd be interested in her perspective, you can read it here: http://fimby.tougas.net/evolution-of-a-writerCheryl Ruffinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15808011523753175563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8312999866903804800.post-43484493255973375502011-04-08T13:05:59.334-04:002011-04-08T13:05:59.334-04:00I can relate to this completely and look forward t...I can relate to this completely and look forward to following along. I love your ART!Laura Bolterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17593512857249127999noreply@blogger.com