Take Me To The Wonderlands

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Today's Assignment is to write a poem and paint a picture. 

Rainbow Forest, by artist Jean Hart 

Take Me To The Wonderlands 

Be Jean Hart 

Take me to the River,

to the wild side of life,

where I can see how 

dreams come true,

If only I believed. 

Take me to the wild wind,

and let it pull me up.

Where I can see the landscapes of

all diversity. 

Take me to the mountain face,

it's rocks are fragile but solid, 

 Where I can feel faith, 

while swing from the mountain tops,
on thin breaded threads. 

Take me to the wonderlands,

the place where silence lives,

where I can learn to speak 
the language of Gods love. 

Be Inspired,

~jean 

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By the beautiful sea

Summer, Jean Hart 

The ocean in Summer, the ocean in Spring, the ocean in Winter or maybe even in Fall.

It doesn't matter when you go to the ocean.  Just being near the water is good for your health.

Here's a little article that explains why you should go to the ocean. 

Be Inspired,

~jean 

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5 reasons to stay near the ocean for your health 

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/5-reasons-stay-near-the-ocean-for-your-health.html

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First Snowfall

First Snowfall,

8/10 acrylic

$85.00

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Have a little Faith

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Have a little Faith,

acrylic, 3'x3'

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This abstract painting is the center of my travel wall. Now I'm not sure which wall is my travel wall according to feng shui, but I say any wall that you can see it and plan for travel has to be a good wall.

Be Inspired,

~jean 

Perfectionism for an Artist

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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 

Summertime

Summer

Narcissus, acrylic, jean hart

To see this painting up close click link 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlLEqbr6dKA 

In the first days of summer all I want to do is sit in the sun and read.

Of course that only lasts for about an hour and then my mind starts planning!!!

With my first summer vacation behind me I'm already thinking about the next trip.

"You are young at any age if you're planning for tomorrow." Anonymous,

( he is very wise!!)

I am someone who always has plans.

My son gave me a little tip,

"Do something today that will make you happy tomorrow."

I think that's good advice. Planning makes me happy, it gives me something to look forward to and it keeps me interested in life.

5 strategies for moving forward with a plan.

Make a commitment. What ever it is, commit to it.

Start small. Pick just one or two things to do.

Stick with it. It's so easy to give up.

 Ask yourself if this is really what you want to do,or need to do.

Grow. Often one idea becomes another and another and soon your off doing amazing things!!

 

Summer plan????

Swim everyday, yoga everyday,

Be outside everyday, walking or sitting.

Read everyday, I'm reading little french books.

Paint everyday, I bought a 5' 7' pad of canvas to paint on.

Cook good food everyday, fresh for the season.

and watch movies, listen to music, and laugh everyday.

Travel somewhere you've never been. 

Always have a plan, it's a must.

Be Inspired,

~Jean

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Flower Field Sunset

Acrylic 

9" x 12" 

Jean Hart 

Please Feed the fish when you come to visit.
Be Inspired,
9" x 12" 
original artwork by 
Jean Hart 
$55.00
~jean 

What My Soul Wants Me To Know

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Peace, acrylic, 9" x 12" , Jean Hart

  What My Soul Wants Me To Know,
cards from 
Soul Coaching, 
Denise Linn 

Peace

That's the card I pulled for today,

"I breathe deeply, knowing that all is well in my universe."

There is a certain calmness that comes to you when you just stop and breathe. The schedule I have been on lately has for me been too busy with business, and many new projects. 

I have always believed that I was in the right place at the right time doing the right thing. 

But, suddenly I feel like I'm pushing things, forcing my way, and truly not getting things done.

I have slowed down my yoga, but not all of it. The beautiful part of yoga is the breathing.

Pranayama. Learning to breathe with intention.

When ever I get myself worked up and involved in projects that take a lot a concentration, I forget the breathe.

Lately, I have been practicing  Pranayama breathing twice a day. It's just enough to keep me centered and relaxed. I gives me time to focus and get out of myself. 

It only takes a few minutes, so you don't need as much time as meditating. 

Here is a good place to start. 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvdiMjSgItg

Card Meaning: Breathe...and breathe again, deeply, and often. Everything is flowing as it's meant to be, smoothly and effortlessly. All is in perfect harmony. 

Your Soul Wants you to know: 

"True peace isn't static and boring, it's full of grace, enthusiasm, and vitality. Tranquility is the awareness that all is unfolding according to divine planning. Serenity isn't something that you have to attain, work at , or search for. It's already dwelling within you. To experience this within yourself, simplify your life, spend time in nature, and take time to listen to the messages of your Soul. Peace transcends fear and the illusion of separation and connects you intimately to God. 

I make lists, many, many, lists....I have now started a new list. It's called 

"The Finished List".

I read this about people who are successful. Not only do they write a list of to-do's, they then write a list of "Finished". What a great way of seeing that you really are doing what needs to be done, and  that all is in perfect harmony. 

Be Inspired,

~jean 

Inspired Artwork

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Iris and butterfly, acrylic, 8" x 10" Jean Hart

Spring is so beautiful after a long cold winter.

When I take my walks now I see butterflies everywhere.

It made me think of what should be my motto for spring. 

"Yep, not a caterpillar no more."

Look to find inspiration in the world around you, or you could be an inspiration the others, It's your choice.

Be Inspired

~jean 

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Stars and Stripes

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Donations

Stars and Strips, 16" x 24" acrylic, Jean Hart 

So many things are happening in Elko and Carlin this weekend.
Here is my donation for the Carlin Volunteer Fire Dept.
Carlin Volunteer Fire Departments 8th Annual Spring Fling April 18th
Doors open at 4:30 pm at the Carlin Fire Department 121 Hamilton St.
Dinner will be Dutch oven / Barbeque at 6pm...
Dinner tickets $15.00 a person
Gun/ Half Hog Raffle $5.00 each
Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
Live and Silent Auction
Discount price for kids, we have a kids raffle and auction also.
Purchase your dinner tickets or raffle tickets from any Carlin Firefighter or the Carlin Fire station, or Ruby Mountain Pawn.
All proceeds will go towards the new fire station which is under construction now.

Emerge III

 

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This is the final painting for the MS foundation for their Bubbles and Brunch event. I was asked if I could painting something with Oceans / Bubbles.
, Emerger III, acrylic, 36 " x 36" by Jean Hart Artwork
I'm looking forward to attending this event in New Port Beach in August.
http://eventcas.nationalmssociety.org/…/GEN_CAS_OC_Luncheon…

 

Be Inspired,

~jean

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Cello Player

Cello Player, acrylic, 9" x 12" Jean Hart 

Road Trip...

Road Trip.....

 It's that time of year for planes, cars, and cruise ships

Souls in Flight, acrylic, by Jean Hart

I love Road trips...You just can't beat the freedom of being in your own car and driving down the road with the radio blasting.

Some of my favorite trips have been when we just took off without reservations.

I loved the spontaneity of it, but I also love a well planned itinerary.

I've been lost for hours, stuck in a town over night because of car trouble,

and have spontaneously gone off course.

I love it all!!  And of course every time it is an adventure!

But, if you are the kind of person who must know where you are at all times.

Follow a map and not get swayed from it.

Here is a site that will take you to all 48 states, only stops at national monuments, landmarks, historic sites. And best of all you can do it from the comfort of your own car.

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/15/plan-a-road-trip_n_6839764.html



 

Some of my favorite road trip music:

Jimmy Buffett

John Denver

Bruce Springsteen

Willie Nelson

 

Where is your next trip?

Be Inspired,

~jean

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Emerge II

Emerge II, acrylic by Jean Hart
This is a new painting for a donation coming up.
Bubbles & Brunch to end MS
Sat Aug. 29, 2015
Balboa Bay Resort, New Port Beach, CA...
https://www.facebook.com/angelo.ferrara.585…

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Donatation

 

 

First Spring Tulips, acrylic, 9" x 12", artwork by Jean Hart, Frame by Vicky Andrus at Picture This, in Elko, Nv
I just picked it up from Vicky at Picture This Art Gallery.
This is our donation to Ghost Light Production for their Thrift Art Auction. It is a fundraiser for an upcoming production they have. The auction is April 18th.

I am always honored to be asked for a donation. I feel as an artist it is something I can do to help the charities I support. 

Be Inspired,

~jean

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March the month for Still Life

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March 2015

I have given myself a little art workshop.

I have decided since I have not done many still life paintings that I would try to complete five new pieces for the month of March.

They will all be acrylic paintings done on canvas paper, size 9" x 12".

The first painting was the stacked books titled Read, Learn, Grow.

Next was the First Tulips of Spring. Which I have donated to Ghost Light Products for their fundraisers.

This weekend I completed the third painting.

Bowl of Fruit.

 

Setting your color pallet is so important. I found that many times I didn't have the exact color and found myself mixing colors to get there.

What fun that was!

The important thing about mixing colors is to write down your measurements and colors.

Also, I found it necessary to keep some of the mixed paint on hand to help match the color again.

I keep a color wheel around me when I paint.

The color wheel is  a visual representation of colors arranged according to their chromatic relationship. The basic color wheel consists of 12 colors that can be broken down into three different groups: primary colors, secondary colors, and tertiary colors.

It's a great tool to keep near you if you are going to start mixing colors.

What makes a painting pleasing to the eye is when you have a color scheme that complements itself and one color is used within the whole canvas.

What paintings or projects are you working on for March?

Be Inspired,

~jean

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What My Soul Wants Me To Know -JOY

What My Soul Wants Me To Know

 

Falling In Love, acrylic, 4' x 4' by Jean Hart

 

Soul coaching

Denise Linn

 

JOY

That's the card I picked for today.

I'm never sure exactly what Joy means. Is it being happy or is it more then happiness.
More like a fulfillment and contentment?

What I know right now is 2015 is going by in a breeze!!!

Much too fast and my life list has extended far beyond my plans.

I have just come back from a week of hiking in Zion National Park.

The weather was somewhere between 40-60 each day.

 Zion National Park is one of the most amazing places I have ever been.

We hiked 2-3 trails each day.

The peacefulness I felt standing in the canyons looking at the red rock walls with the clear blue sky,
 I think that was JOY.

Everywhere I went there were stairs. Stairs to get to our room, stairs to get to the restaurant, And even stairs on the trails made of stone.

Two years ago I would not have attempting any of that.

I would have insisted on a ground floor for our room. I would have looked for an elevator to the restaurant, and I definitely would not have gone on a trail with stairs.

MY JOY is that I can do all of that now.

 

Weeping Wall was our first hike. It was so cold and the upper part of the hike was closed due to falling ice. 

Our hike to Emerald Pools

The whole hike was pretty much stone stairs. But, well worth the effort.

Once you get there you can stand under a waterfall.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Checker Broad Mesa, this is at the East Ridge of Zion National Park

When we got there the wall was covered with small snowmen. This mornings hike was definitely a walking stick hike for me.

 

 

 

Back to the card for today

JOY

"Joy and ecstansy flow through me wildly and freely."

Card meaning: Celebrate and have fun!

Embrace life, yourself, and others. Say yes!

Soar to the clouds and let your doubts dissolve. All is well.

 

I love this. Yes, I did say yes, and yes it was scaring at times, but so much fun!

 

Your Soul wants you to know: It's simple: Your purpose in life is to experience joy! That's all that's required of you as a Soul. Whatever your circumstances, there's always something that can bring you delight, and what you put your attention on will grow. When you focus on the areas of your life that bring you joy, these areas will prosper. One of the fastest paths to happiness is through sharing and giving, so give of your heart and share you love. Happiness spreads to others like wildfire and can help heal the world. Dance and sing with abandon:

 Joy is your spiritual birthright.

Affirmation:

"Joy and ecstasy flow through me wildly and freely."

 

Yes, joy is amazing. What I have found is that once I started to release my own set of fears opportunity to experience joy flooded in.

Here is a short drive through the East side of Zion National Park

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCcY-hE97yY

Be Inspired,

~jean

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A Rose

A Rose,
colored pencil by Jean Hart
Every flower you see, try to remember,
that before it bloomed,
it had to push it's way through,
a whole lot of dirt and darkness.
... Be Inspired,
~Jean
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A Rose, colored pencil, by artist Jean Hart