By: Geri Montano

Geri Montano — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 06:23:11 +0000

I believe communication is extremely important regardless of weather it is controversial. We all need to communicate truth, our truth, each human being has their own valid experience and viewpoint to share. As artists we each need to be true to ourselves, and speak honestly verbally and visually. We may feel uncomfortable and others may feel uncomfortable hearing or seeing our truth but, growing and expanding our experiences is sometimes uncomfortable which is a part of true living and growing as human beings. Furthermore, the most positive changes in a community have come out of experiences that were uncomfortable. http://www.honoringwomensrights.org/geri-montano.html

By: Lynn Kenneth Pecknold

Lynn Kenneth Pecknold — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:14:35 +0000

I have often faced two little demons or spirits sitting, one on each shoulder, telling me to do this or don’t do this, as I paint,make prints,or draw.I eventually created a remedy for these two “campers”. Scared? Afraid of failure? No one will buy it? I had to erase imaginary barriers and fences – small or big. I now attempt to create for me first, not always understanding why, but enjoying the mysterious journey. As I visualize the two small demons sitting upon each shoulder I flick both of them off! Twyla Tharps book,The Creative Habit: Learn it and Use it for Life : a Practical Guide The Creative Habit: Learn it and Use it for Life : a Practical Guide was a great assist to my process. Robert Genn-another. Still working at it!

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By: Geri Montano

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