50 ways to improve the world

Jean Hart Artwork

I love list....and if I find one that I can actully use, 

I will share it with you.

This one sounds interesting.

50 Things you can do to improve the world. 

Peace, by Jean Hart Artwork 

http://tiggered.hubpages.com/hub/50-things-you-can-do-to-improve-the-world

Be Inspired,

~jean 

Everything About Paris Le Metro

Everything about Paris 

paris smart cards 

Culture

Question

True or False

In Paris, it is illegal to kiss on the train. 

TRUE

 It's on the books, no smooching on le Metro. However, this law is enforced about as rigorously as jay walking in New York City. A more serious crime common underground is pic pocketing, and there are frequent announcements warning travelers to watch for petty thieves. 

No smooching!! that doesn't sound so French.

https://www.google.com/search?q=le+metro&espv=2&biw=1040&bih=768&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=z1GQVZiRBJDMoATG5oPwDA&ved=0CEQQsAQ

Being from L.A. I'm not that exprienced in riding the Le Metro or any real city transportation. We have city buses and they are not the kind you want to be seen smooching on.

I wonder if when you buy your ticket it lists rules for riding? 

If anyone know, comment.

Be Inspired,

~jean 

Perfectionism for an Artist

Jean Hart Artwork 

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Perfectionism:

Just writing the word has made me shiver. 

While trying to be perfect with my art these are the things I have perfected.;

increased stress, decreased productivity, irritation with co artists, never ask for input, stress-related physical disorders, high b/p, loss of hair, weight gain, over confidence, and competition of spirit, 

and yet I still felt my perfectionism was paying off. 

CRASH!!!

Pen and Ink Elephant, Jean Hart Artwork 

Creativity and perfection go together like fire and water.

They just don't mix.

I can not remember when I started to think that my art needed to step up.

It may have come when I was showing my artwork in solo shows and just about had a break down.

But, when I look back at it. I believe it was when I first entered my first acrylic painting into the county fair and won the largest and prestigious La Vern Hunt award. 

Where do you go from there!!! 

I thought," can I keep that kind of standard up?" 

Being creative when you are first starting out. Especially, when you are showing your work publicly requires a certain amount of risk, taking leaps of faith. 

When you are first learning a new technique, it just can't be perfect. You will make mistakes. 

Make a wish, digital, Jean Hart Artwork 

Perfection is such a sabotager. It's very nature asks you not to take risks, leaps, or even be curious. 

You become stuck in painting the same things because , people liked that, after all you won an award for that tree. 

The worst part of perfectionism is that it makes you not want to go into the studio.

I spent many hours just reading books on art, watching videos and organizing my art supplies. 

Did I paint during this time. NO WAY!! 

Let me just say now that thank goodness this perfectionism state did not last long. 

I look at art everyday. Everyday I am amazed at the artwork 

I see in museums, magazines, and on the Internet.  

It's just a good lesson for any artists to understand that there will always be someone better then you.

Someone who writes better, draws better, paints better. 

But they are not you. They do not have your ideas, your life experiences, or your talent. 

I believe, while my artwork might not be perfect, it is the best I can do at the time I painted it.

Here is a little story:

I have painted in many styles. 

I am always surprised what sells. I have painted pieces that took me months to create and thinking this is the best piece of art I have ever created, and it never sold. 

I painted a little abstract and the crowd went crazy!!!

So calm down. If we knew what people wanted, we would paint that. 

The trouble is they don't know what they want until they see it. 

So, paint. Paint what you like, what you connect to, and it will turn out to be creative and as perfect as a living piece of artwork can be. 

Be Inspired, 

~jean 

Transformation Summer 2015

Transformation Summer 2015

Summer is here and along came high temperatures.

It was time to cut my hair again. I have now given into the idea that I will always have short hair now. 

I have had some trips already this summer and days of lazy dog days of relaxing and reading.

I finished my 50 wooden block of original artwork for ArtOMat and sent them off. 

On Friday, I went to have my health screen done.

It screens for body composition, blood pressure, cholesterol/lipid profile, blood glucose.

I'm happy to say I passed two of the four tests. 

Unfortunately, my weight is what is getting me. Every time!

I will be going to a health and wellness couch in July.

I have also started back on the USANA shake program.

I have been on a plateau for nearly 9 months, 

I gained 7 lbs for the holidays and have not been able to lose it.

I need help.

Today's card from the 

Wisdom for Healing cards 

Caroline Myss 

EAT HEALTHFUL FOODS

Seriously I shuffle these cards and look what came up.

Today's Lesson:

Eat only the foods that are good for you. Perhaps this is something you normally do, in which case you should feel very good about how well you're caring for yourself. Most people, however, know that they should be more attentive to this area, but find it difficult. 

Your Goal:

to practice healthy nutrition. 

 Yes, I can do that.......with no parties or company today, I will not find myself in the kitchen making fun and entertaining foods. I have also noticed that I can no longer drink wine.

I will let you know how the health coach goes in July.

My goal is still 57 lbs away. 

Be Inspired,

~jean 

French Kiss Life

FRENCH KISS LIFE!
This week's practice is to cultivate your mind with books that you do not always read, and to share what you're reading now. 
This is one of my favorite books." Calling Invisible Women" by Jeanne Ray. I have it on my Kindle . 
If you're in your fifties this is a timely book. If you have ever felt like you were invisible read along with Clover when she is shocked to find herself invisible, but is more shocked to find her family doesn't notice she is invisible! You will be interested to find the answer to how she became invisible. It's a funny and delightful book.
‪#‎frenchkisslifeclub‬

Be Inspired,

~jean 

Dee Burton art exhibit

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This is my dear artists friend Dee Burton. 

Enjoy her artwork 

Bellagio water show