Random Acts of Art has moved to FaceBook and taken on a life of it’s own. Check it out. If you like what you see, join the party. In less than two weeks we’ve grown to over 200 members, people from all over the world are making things, hiding things, stacking things.
And posting the photos.
There are some amazing photos.
Tonight we’ve been wowed by new member James who stacks rocks into seemingly impossible creations all against the backdrop of rivers and mountains. Stacks that sooner or later, probably sooner, will tumble either on their own or helped along by nature or man. James knows his creations are temporary. In his words, “But like the brightest leaves of fall, only there for a moment.”
It all comes back to release. Non-attachment. Seems like that’s been a theme lately. Making things, letting go. No need to stake a claim with name or credit. Random. Acts. Of. ART.
But doesn’t that go against making my living as an artist?
No. Not at all.
In fact, it enhances it.
Because giving something, without any expectation of return, feels GOOD. And when I’m feeling good, the art flows from the feeling good place. The place inside me that’s bold. That takes chances. That isn’t afraid of blowing it. Because if I do…it really doesn’t matter.
Releasing my little arty tokens out into the world makes me a better painter.
Huh? Yeah. It DOES. It. Just. Does.
And that, in turn, gives me the confidence put on my big girl panties, go out into the world and sell my art.
Imagine that!
♥Susan sweetums,
Especially value your – “It all comes back to release. Non-attachment…..letting go. No need to stake a claim with name or credit…..
Because giving something, without any expectation of return, feels GOOD. And when I’m feeling good, the art flows from the feeling good place. The place inside me that’s bold. That takes chances. That isn’t afraid of blowing it……”
All needed underlining. Profound words. Truly powerful that place of non-attachment and generosity and flow. Thanks for the reminder.
Much ♥LOVE, Susie.
Ahhhh, yes, Susie…the relationship between art and life…or any career and life. How coming from the good place makes it all so. much. better.
but they don’t teach that in school, do they? and maybe if they did, we wouldn’t listen. I know that discovering this for myself has made it that much more profound.
xo
Yes, a million times yes!
It’s a powerful act of love
and love heals and repairs
and breaks open and tears down
and builds up and restores
and that does something to
every part of each one of us.
It’s such a beautiful thing, indeed.
I love knowing it’s happening
with all of us:)
community makes it just MORE better:):)
love and thanks, Susan,
Jennifer
My answer for you, dear Jennifer…xo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4p8qxGbpOk
WoW what a great Youtube ♥Susan – thanks…..and also beautiful words ♥Jennifer and YES “community makes it just MORE better:):)” Much LOVE & gratitude to you both, Susie♥
mmmmmmmmm…..MMMPH! That’s a GREAT BIG KISS winging it’s way to Aussieland, Miss Susie! xo