Comments on: More Art Play Makes Better Art Work

By: Amy Maricle

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:39:08 +0000

By: Rose

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:17:38 +0000

Thank you: I am trying to understand creative play…I’m drawn to it, and enjoy messing…but then also can feel confused or inhibited as if I’m wasting my time, and supplies. But you showing -in pictures – how playing does take you into new and unforeseen ideas, is quite ground breaking for me. Very excited by this. Thank you again. I’d previously thought you needed to have an end point in mind, to be preparing something in particular.

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By: Amy Maricle

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:59:42 +0000

In reply to Erica.

Hi Erica: I’m so glad you’re here, and I’m thrilled to see that you have absorbed the idea of creative practice and how much you are worth in art materials. You are worth so much. And there are so many great ways to re-use your materials. If you haven’t already, I invite you to join our community here: https://mindfulartstudio.com/join-the-mindful-art-studio-community/ xo Amy

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By: Erica

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 02:22:31 +0000

Oh la la! I love these beautiful watercolor circles. When I first started making art, I worried that I was “wasting paper”. Now, I better understand the value of creative play and practice.

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By: Amy Maricle

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:21:19 +0000

By: Barb Jordan

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:30:06 +0000

Watercolor how do I love thee? Let me count the ways!! You are subtle and bold, soft and defined, smooth gradation and wild explosion of blooms (aka mistakes ) which become an art form all your own.
You are potential in a tube waiting for the addition of water to set the magic free! You take me on amazing journeys if I am willing to be along for the ride and not the controlling task master.

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By: Amy Maricle

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 23:47:46 +0000

In reply to Heather Albrecht.

Heather, your comment makes me so happy – mission accomplished! Thanks for being here! xo

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By: Heather Albrecht

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:39:38 +0000

Thank you for finding more and more ways to communicate this message that play, endless curiosity, what ifs, repetition… supports us in making better work. I can’t hear it too often and I think it is finally sinking in. I especially love it when you show us your process, as you have here, it’s inspiring to see you play and makes me want to play too.

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By: Amy Maricle

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:45:31 +0000

In reply to Kathi Hilborn.

Hi Kathi:

Oh yes, I have always loved round forms – nests, bowls, eggs. Play is so needed. xo

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By: Amy Maricle

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:43:57 +0000