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Step Back From Life's Canvas

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In life it is extremely important to express yourself and if you explore as many different avenues of expression as possible each will enrich your journey towards self-awareness.  I know it works for me. I have stayed on an artistic path most of my life - I am an Actress, Dancer, Writer as well as a Painter. I enjoy and pursue each passionately but painting is different - when I'm standing (or sitting) in front of a canvas with a brush full of paint in my hand I become absolutely, unapologetically insular. I love stepping in front of a blank canvas NOT knowing what I will create. I cherish it because, for me, it's the one artistic activity where I can completely get lost within myself. A gal and her music - by DawnMarie (Oil on Canvas) When I'm painting I can express myself without the pressure of being judged by anyone else except well... myself. If I don't like what I create on the canvas I can throw it out or paint over it and start again. Pa...

Inspiration comes from....

I personally get inspired from different sources - one place I always go back to is Bruce Lee. I was raised with my brother - he is a Martial Artist - in the truest sense of the word. And he was a follower of Bruce Lee's style/no style training. I have Bruce Lee's book and turn to it periodically for inspiring quotes - the above link is to a great interview Bruce Lee did - in the end of the interview there is one of the most honest things I think I've ever heard - "Expressing yourself honestly is the hardest thing to do" Bruce Lee Ain't that the truth - go watch the video - trust me - it's worth it and leave a comment here letting me know WHAT INSPIRES YOU? xo