Picture me, a little girl who is about 7 or 8, quietly, timidly dipping her little toes into a large pool of water.
I’ve been circling the idea of a blog since 2011. In October 2011, Alyson Stanfield of www.ArtBizCoach.com fame came to my hometown to conduct a conference for about 30 artists who lived in the NY Metropolitan area. It was there that I began to think about creating a blog.
I’m here.
The idea of blogging makes me feel vulnerable. The idea of blogging makes me feel scared. Blogging will expose me and my thoughts and open them up to judgment and criticism.
The idea of blogging makes me feel brave and excited as I anticipate blazing a new path for myself into uncharted jungles and waters.
And you know what? I create art, I show art, I share art, I sell art.
Creating makes me feel all those things too – scared, vulnerable, excited, exhilarated and I took THAT leap.
I talk to people one on one all the time; I share my thoughts, perceptions, and opinions. Every time I share my thoughts, I say something that I need to hear, that “ding” will go off and I will hear myself say, “You need to apply that to your own life.”
Blogging is another “ding” for me. The written word is so powerful and I’m on a journey to see how powerful it will be.
I’m paying attention to the “dings” when they occur. They become guidelines for me, something to remember when in doubt.
That’s how I feel today as I publish my very first blog post. I realize that I take a long time to implement an idea or a thought once I decide I am going to do something. It’s part of my process and I’m getting faster at implementing than I used to be, in life and in ART. Here we are, on the Corner of Life and Art.
I begin.
Make Your Own Path No. 3, ©Libby Hintz
I am happy the first one to congratulate you not only on your blog but your website. You are a very talented artist and I am very proud of you for stepping out of you comfort zone.
OMG I am so proud of you! You are my hero!
I love the new website! It looks great!
Thanks Kristin! I am glad you like it!
Wow! Great web site Lib. – beautiful and tasteful. I have always admired your work, and this is a great way to showcase it. FYI your beautiful Kimt willow tree has a special spot in my new kitchen and has received many compliments.
Congratulations on the blog and the website is beautiful.
Congratulations in just one more step in your brave journey. You ARE an artist. And you have wonderful things to say and share. As your elder and your aunt, I’m honored to be a witness and a participant in your life. MWAH!
MWAH to Tante and MWAH to all who entered here! Thanks for your support!
We coax our birds out of the nest, then they fly and now you are soaring with your art and wisdom. I am very proud of you. Can’t wait for the rest of the story.
Congratulations on your blog and website! You have a wonderful way with words and the website is beautiful!
WHOO HOOOO!!!!!! The website is as beautiful as your art work! And I love the blog! I knew you were a talented artist, but I just learned you’re a great writer too. Thank you for allowing us to witness your process. It IS brave! You ROCK, Libby Hintz : )))
I found you through my friend Adrienne’s post on Facebook . We are like minded and took our Yoga Teacher Training together. I have a few toes dipped in to my own life (as opposed to the one I followed until now, but still not in the water. This is my first reply on anyone’s blog but I am following an instinct. Congratulations to you and I will visit your website and be in touch soon!
your work is incredible. I would love to hang the tree of life in my home. I am expanding my financial success and as soon as that developed I would love to commission you.
Best wishes and good luck to your future financial success! I’m ready when you are!
Awesome website and blog Libby! To begin is always the hardest step to take! Congratulations!
I am so impressed. This is beautiful, honest, and brave. Art helps us develop into our very own selves. You are certainly attaining that. Very sophisticated web site. Clean and not busy. And so, you began……
Hi Libby,
Your website rocks! So happy to see it.
Thank you for the link…I enjoyed your blogs too
Rock on sister!
Love you
Velinda
Thanks V! I’ve got more blogs coming! Keep coming back!