Recommended for All Studio ArtistsCategory Archives: Personal Reflections
100(almost) Accomplishments in 2011: Surprised What I Learned!
Carol McIntyre, Colorado artist, lists her nearly one hundred accomplishments in 2011 and what she learned from the activity.
10 Secrets to Becoming a Better Painter
Colorado artist Carol McIntyre poses a challenge to artists and how to become better painters, ceramicists, etc.
Where is Your 50 Foot Voice?
Artist husband writes about his wife’s – Carol McIntyre – paintings asking, “Where is Her 50 Foot Voice?”
Humbled Artist: A Writer Responds to One of My Paintings
Recently, I received a wonderful gift in the mail from a friend and fan of mine. Unbeknown to me, he had written a story poem inspired by my painting “Swinging in the Wind,” and sent it to me. As the recipient, I was humbled by his words – in fact I was moved to tears. [...]
Why do You Read/Subscribe to Art Magazines?
Colorado artist Carol McIntyre reflects upon how artists may use fine art magazines.
Is Creating Possible When an Emotional Crisis Crosses Your Path?
Last week I learned that my older, and only, sister is in the fourth stage of liver cancer (the survival rate of liver cancer is extremely low). This was unexpected news. Meanwhile, I had been in an intense stage of painting, creativity, challenging myself with my visual message, pushing my skills, writing, increasing my visibility [...]
1. Life (& Art) After Jaw Surgery
“How will major surgery impact your art?” is a question several people have asked me. Curiosity captured this cat also. In fact, I was feeling some expectation that such a major life event had to impact me somehow! “It’s More Fun with Air!” 18x24x2, oil During my first few weeks after surgery, I was in survival mode and [...]
Jaw Surgery Temporarily Takes Me Away from My Easel
Though professional protocols strongly suggest that I not notify supporters and collectors of health matters, I am taking a detour because I believe more people need to know about sleep disorders. I have sleep apnea which is more common among people of my age, particularly women, than is believed. When diagnosed with sleep apnea, you [...]
‘Meeting’ Claud Monet in His Gardens – Day 2 in Giverny
Since my adrenalin had had to kick in the day before, I was not surprised when I found myself dragging on Day 2. It was a beautiful summer day. I walked the gardens and acres surrounding the Inn, did a crash nap in the middle of the day, and awaited the arrival of the remaining [...]
“Stillness Springs” – a poem inspired by one of my paintings
Stillness Springs Steadfast grays and browns chill the bone. Lacy against the steel blues brittle in the cold. LISTEN It is still, the quiet deep below. A greater spirit slumbers knowingly. LISTEN It is born, The stillness is singing. The water Springs! LISTEN Someone fingers a flute. The yellows and warm [...]