How To Be Creative

How To Be Creative

How to be creative? Here is a bold statement. If you aren’t vulnerable you can’t be creative! Really? Yes! Think about it for a second. The definition of vulnerability is “susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm” Some synonyms: risk, unprotected, unguarded, exposed, an easy target. https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability Vulnerability and creativity To be a “creative” being, which I believe we all are in one way or another, is to be all those things listed above. The reason people say they…

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New Paintings

New Paintings

I am excited to introduce to you my new paintings that are now available at Loft Gallery All new paintings are original, and are completed with acrylic paints. They are inspired by my recent travels and the surrounding countryside. I actually painted these new paintings in Mexico this past winter and then re-stretched them on wooden frames upon my return. A little extra work but I can’t leave home without my paints. Of course, the local Mexicans could not understand…

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You Go Girl! Live Your Dream.

You Go Girl! Live Your Dream.

I am very excited. “Girl, Stop Apologizing”, a book by Rachel Hollis is now available. https://www.thehollisco.com/girl-stop-apologizing What does this has to do with art? Well, for me everything! Basically, the book details how to live your life without the fear of being judged by others. How you can be your authentic self, without apology and go for your dreams. Living to your full potential without feeling guilty or embarrassed. Sometimes we define ourselves based on what we think other people…

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Welcome Friends

Welcome Friends

My name is Janet Liesemer and this is my artist blog. This is new territory for me. I have always wanted to have a blog and secretly have always wanted to write. I don’t necessarily know how to do this but hey, that has never stopped me before. A Whole New World With this new age of social media, artists are being stretched beyond the canvas. and the palette to promote their work, to explain their work, and to interact…

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