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  • ...Giants Bones." In 2008 our family moved to Monmouth in Wales, Great Britain. I kept up with my writing, however, I had also started dabbling in painting and becoming an artist. I did...
  • I get this. Describes my method to a "T"! The "paintbrush flings, spattering dots of color," and "lump of clay" are exactly my computer screen, and yes, it IS fun and satisfying to hone it down. I always say that I'm painting a tableau with words. Thank you!
  • ...also know that you take care of your people and some of your books (I've reviewed several) have done quite well. Publishing has become a charcoal painting; the lines are smudged. JMHO....
  • ...After a lengthy career in interior design, teaching, art and architectural consulting, my inspiration to write the story came from a 19th century painting by Albert Bierstadt, that onc...
  • ...m there a writer. At the museum where I am curator of art, there was a painting that inspired me. Albert Bier...ney unusual and decided to write a story related to the artist and his painting. I am all grown-up, careers,...
  • Thank you for sharing your very inspiring story, Ellen!  I have been getting the feeling that if I spent more time with my flute  and painting, my writing would take on a new dimension...
  • .... Other times, it's down, and the well of words seems empty. I guess the solution is not to force it but to switch direction. Clarinet playing or painting or reading or even watching T...
  • ...reminded me of a time when I couldn't write and so went out, bought a set of Prang watercolors (I hadn't used them since I was a girl) and began painting a series of windows in pastel...
  • ...s I am writing, my family history, my genealogical research, whatever is going on in my life that maybe a little off the wall. And I return to my painting for a little diversion that t...
  • Thank you for sharing your moving story! I love how memoir writing can help us realize who we! And I find your painting truly beautiful! Now I will put Red Eggs and Good Luck on my autumn reading list.