New {Painting In Motion} video: Transform
My Creative Hollow (ie my home art studio) is far from being really done, but it's okay. I even have decided that the non-finished painted walls are kinda great like they are (the top edges are not painted), it gives a sense of «in progress» I like, actually.
But I really was needing to get back to painting and art journaling, after a 3-week break. My husband and my mom made me noticed that it was beginning to really affect my mood.
I wanted to do a new {Painting in Motion} video for ages and to record the first painting created in this new beginning that is our life here.
I finally pointed out also what was causing the creative hole I was in: I want to paint on big surfaces and feel constricted on my usual sizes (8x10" and such). But I want to use the surfaces I already have so it won't lay around here for ever.
I will also probably listen to my husband's advice and use the old canvases used but that I don't like and re-do them. What's on it will serve as a start for texture and color, and we'll see what'll happen from there. Promise to be interesting !
I am currently in the amazing Mindy Lacefield online class (finishing this week 
BUT she will soon be offering an «at your own pace» version of it, for those of you who wanted to wait a bit etc) called «Paint your story».
I really don't regret spending my money on this. She is a fabulous teacher and the community gathered in her class is just fantastic. What she teaches us in the class is centered around play, finding again how to let our 7yo self out while painting and creating.
You know how building meaningful artwork is dear to my heart, and this is really the class I needed for that. To get the permission to use bold colors and symbols even if only I understand them. And that the story I tell in my painting does not have to be unfold, everyone can see in it what s-he wanna/needs (to) see.
I struggled A LOT with her face. Now, I know why but on the moment I was just very frustrated. This is in moments like this that I am happy I learned not to be too attached to a painting until I feel like it's finished, so I can build over and cover up when needed.
I love filming when I paint because often, I forget my process, and I then can use my videos as a library of past processes. AND sharing it with people give me plenty of fresh eyes, allowing me to see stuff I did not.
I wish I'd know more about the editing process though, but it will come.
I wanted to do a voice over comment, and started. But when I listened to the first segments, the noise from outside were too present, added to my cold it was just not good enough. So sorry, not this time again.
Here it is (be warned, despite me speeding up, it is quite a long one):
It's not easy to find all the material I've used but here is what I was able to find, hoping that helps:
If you have any question, please feel free to ask 
101010 Project part 1 is now finished
I really hope you were inspired by all these questions about running a creative business from us, 10 different women with different media of choice, experience and backgrounds.
It's so amazing to notice how we all see success differently for example.
Speaking of it, you can find all the ten answers to the question that was on my blog (Success in business is...) right here.
I advise you to go on the blog to see all the other questions (about collaboration, about struggle, about hope... and so much more !), just here.
Robin will be running two other sessions with other Flying Lessons alumni (and she has some really cool stuff in her sleeves about this project). Can't wait to learn from them, the next round will begin soon in a month: June 15 !
You can already meet the participants and find out the new questions.
If you missed some of the soulful goodness that has been shared, make sure and head over to the blog the holds ALL THE DETAILS on the project: CLICK HERE
101010 Project: me
It comes to an end, but not quite yet 
I really hope you enjoyed what you've read for these 10 days and that you discovered new artists you now enjoy.
Here is my answer to the question I was assigned:
Success in business is defined as….
Success in business, for me, is defined as being able to be recognized as being an artist both by my pairs AND by myself.
Success in business is having happy customers that come back to order something else and talk positively about you and what you do.
I have signed up for Christy Tomlinson's new online class called Your Living Canvas, starting in a few weeks. And I know that one week will be dedicated to Balance. I can't wait for that !
101010 Project: Jan Avellana
Jan Avellana
Etsy shop: http://www.hazelnutcottage.etsy.com
Blog: http://www.hazelnutcottage.typepad.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/hazelnutcottage
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hazelnutcottage
Jan Avellana is a mixed-media artist with a passion for art making, books, deep conversations, and seaside adventures with her three favorite men (ages 5, 8 and 42). Jan spent the better part of her adult life trying very hard to be a grown-up with a traditional job. The birth of her two sons released her to follow her heart and reclaim the artist she has always been. In 2007, Jan created a line of silver hand stamped jewelry under the Hazelnut Cottage brand. Today, she revels in mixed-media messes, making heartfelt connections with others through art and words.
In print, you can find jan in “The Pulse of Mixed Media”, “Inside the Creative Studio”, “Artful Blogging, Winter 2011” and “ClothPaperScissors Studios”. In life, you can find her immersed in the studio or at the beach (with paint in her hair).
Success in business is defined as….
Hmmm…I’d say, that I define “success in business” as reaching your financial goals in a way that comfortably sustains the business, while engaging in meaningful work that is aligned with your personal values and goals. “Success in business” also means growing your business at a rate that allows you to maintain your sanity and avoids burnout. As indie artists, so many times we wear all of the hats and play all of the important business roles from accountant, to marketing specialist to artist, so having a successful business also means having enough down time to just be a normal human-being instead of having to work around the clock to get it all done.
Please, go there to find the other blogs and read the other questions/answers
101010 Project: Sonya McCllough
Sonya McCllough
http://www.sonyamacdesigns.com
https://www.facebook.com/sonyamacdesigns
https://twitter.com/#!/sonyamacdesigns
http://www.youtube.com/user/sonyamacdesigns
Years in Business = 12
Brief Bio:
I’m this crazy JESUS loving creative … with 2 children living smack in the middle of Tennessee. The seeds of my creativity were watered with knitting needles, yarn and nine kittens on a rock covered patio in the mid sixties. Today, we hold the fort down with a few less kittens (3) … and thankfully my creative edge remains in tact. I’m often inspired by some odd ball stuff & compelled to create by the sweet whispers of the HOLY Spirit. An idea generator am I. Creative collaboration is a sweet spot with me and many have locked creative hands with me to work on projects like The Bond & Respond Quilt project of 2010, Inspired Studios Magazine & The Creative Biz Marathon. My service to HIM in the body of the church currently is that of Women’s Ministry Coordinator, Southeast Baptist Church Murfreesboro TN.
Success in business is defined as ….
Success in business to me is defined as my life (offline & online) & my business both reflect a single objective. Which is to inspire others with words & images.
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