Thursday, April 26, 2012

PPF: "Sing Your Song to the World"

I haven't participated in Paint Party Friday the last few weeks, and I've really missed it! I have felt really scattered artistically  lately, unable to focus and create anything. So, I decided to return to one of my small scale projects - my sampler of Prayer Flags. Once the weather turns warm, I'm going to have a nice selection of designs to choose from.  Here's my latest creation.  If you want to see some of my other prayer flag samples, click on the prayer flag label below. If you want to see other painterly goodness, check out this link for a list of other Paint Party Participants.
I found that starting with a simple project has helped get me back to my art desk. What do you do when you feel stuck?
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24 comments:

  1. AmyApril 26, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    The main thing I do is change focus - move away from whatever medium .. scrapping/photography and have a break. I usually read more, as in fiction, and I might do a bit of web surfing - ie cooking blogs etc.

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  2. AnonymousApril 26, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    Love the sweet simplicity of this piece Rinda. Your prayer flags are going to be amazing.

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  3. Mary BApril 26, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    That is a sweet little prayer flag makes me want to do something similar

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  4. debs14April 26, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    This is one of my favourites in your collection. I love its simplicity. I think it will inspire a few of us to have a go ourselves. Maybe you should organise a prayer flag blog hop.

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  5. Tracey FKApril 27, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    This is simple but really beautifully effective... looks great and welcome back... you were missed...xx

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  6. scrappyjackyApril 27, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    A lovely simple piece,Rinda...just right to get you back into creative mode.
    Like Amy, I tend to change focus when I'm in a rut....move to a different medium...or do something entirely different, like gardening or reading....and a spot of blog hopping or magazine reading always helps.

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  7. helenaApril 27, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    great sentiment and the classic trio works so well

    I find that going for a long walk usually gets me unstuck - ideas always seem to pop into my head for a creaive project when I'm walking and letting my mind drift

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  8. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfApril 27, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    Simple with powerful words. That's exactly how a prayer flag should be. :)

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  9. NettyApril 27, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    Loving your prayer flag. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  10. FallingladiesApril 27, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    So simple and meaningful!

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  11. carol l mckennaApril 27, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    Adorable and great message ~ Wonderful! ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  12. AlisonApril 27, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    I DO love your prayer flags Rinda
    Alison xx

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  13. MarjiApril 27, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Starting small and simple is a great way to get back into the swing. Your prayer flags and super. Happy PPF

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  14. SianApril 27, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    They are lovely.

    When I get stuck I walk away completely for as long as it takes

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  15. GlorV1April 27, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Hi Rinda. Hope all is well. You've been busy on your prayer flags. This one looks great. I can hardly wait to see all of them hanging outside your home. Nice job.

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  16. Mary C. NasserApril 27, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Hi, Rinda! I've missed your prayer flags. So glad you've returned to them and are back at Paint Party Friday! I love this prayer flag...so positive!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  17. MollyApril 27, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    it looks like you found a great way to get back in the groove. great message and it works perfectly with the illustration.

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  18. kristin maynesApril 27, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Great post! Your work is so sweet! Happy PPF!

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  19. carlareyApril 27, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Your prayer flags seem to me like the perfect "unsticking" project. All you have to do is think about a desire, or a dream, and off you go. It sure worked for you this time.

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  20. Carolyn DubeApril 27, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    What a great way to handle it- to work on the prayer flags! I am finding going small gets me unstuck enough to start moving on a painting.

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  21. Renee!April 27, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Hi Rinda! So awesome! I love the houses with hearts and the saying! That's exactly what artists do when they create! Welcome back to PPF... you were missed!
    Renee
    xoxo

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  22. GinnyApril 27, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    First, let me say how much I love your prayer flag. It has such an important message.
    I did not realize how stuck I was. I had been using watercolors and watercolor pencils for awhile and did not seem to be making any progress. I finally changed mediums and I really feel more creative now. So I guess I have learned to mix it up whenever I get stuck.

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  23. UnknownApril 28, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Your prayer flag is so lovely.
    Somethimes we need time for ourselves and for charging us of new ideas. Then the creativity starts again. :=

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  24. Paula - Buenos AiresApril 30, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Sweet, colourful work. :)

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