making art makes me happy!
i have been DVRing & watching the Oprah's life class and i totally get it...i walk away inspired!
last night i watched the one about inner voice and stopping to listen to the whispers.
my inner voice has been telling me to stop "planning" art for classes or workshops or product and just create art...art that makes you happy, art that you would hang in your house. so today i am just letting the voice lead me...i like where it is going!
Donna, your work is truly beautiful! I love your post, too! Thanks so much for sharing!
Oh, I am glad that you had so much fun at SPARK!!
Posted by: Renee J. | October 25, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Un precioso trabajo Donna.
Dejaste muy buenos recuerdos en Tres Cantos.
Un saludo.
Posted by: Thessa | October 25, 2011 at 11:47 AM
very inspiring! and not only artistically speaking... i'll check out Ophra's link, but first my eyes have to let go of those fab canvasses!
Posted by: france papillon | October 25, 2011 at 11:48 AM
gracias thessa!
Gracias por comentar!
Posted by: donna downey | October 25, 2011 at 11:49 AM
beautiful what you are making!!!
I have Oprah's classes DVR'd and watched the first one last night...need to catch up:)
Posted by: Jenn H | October 25, 2011 at 11:53 AM
You have talent and spunk! No doubt about that. But inquiring minds want to know, 'Why poppies'? And will you move on from poppies anytime soon?
Posted by: Candace Bunch | October 25, 2011 at 12:09 PM
poppies just make me happy right now...but i morph all the time!
Posted by: donna downey | October 25, 2011 at 12:11 PM
i love the poppy's...and I am so grateful you share them. I hope they hang around, they give me such great joy! But, everything you share does! thank you!!!
Posted by: renee logan | October 25, 2011 at 01:00 PM
These are beautiful! I've also been watching Oprah's Life Class, and I've been thinking long and hard about all aspects of my life.
Posted by: Amy Byrne-Henderson | October 25, 2011 at 01:53 PM
I looove the poppies.
Love to see how you make these ones...
They are very, very, very cute! ;)
Posted by: Miranda Schmitz | October 25, 2011 at 02:19 PM
You mean we're supposed to plan our artwork ahead of time and not do something we love? The only way I can paint is if I love what I see! Otherwise the motivation is not there :) My husband is always commenting on whether something is "sellable" or not - his motivation in my artwork, but for some reason I've missed that part... Good for you listening to those whispers! I LOVE POPPIES (an obsession of mine too!) xo
Posted by: Jana | October 25, 2011 at 03:15 PM
Dear Donna,
man, you are awesome.
I love to come to your place on the net.
Read ya...
Posted by: Sandra | October 25, 2011 at 03:21 PM
Gotta love Oprah! I always feel a little better when I hear what she has to say. I have a separate journal I work on while I watch the shows. It's her best work, and she seems happy doing it. Love your happy work today, too.
Posted by: Debbie McIntyre | October 25, 2011 at 03:29 PM
omg! Love them!! These make me so happy, they are absolutly awesome :)
Posted by: Claire | October 25, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Pan Pastels or acrylic? Lovely!! Have fun!!
Posted by: Judy Webb | October 25, 2011 at 05:41 PM
Sorry, I see the watercolors.
Posted by: Judy Webb | October 25, 2011 at 05:43 PM
actually acrylic and oil pastels
Posted by: donna downey | October 25, 2011 at 06:06 PM
Hi Donna , I really love those canvasses. I also love your poppies - hey if poppies make you happy why stop painting them. Are these poppies that you've drawn and painted yourself or are they a stamp? KazT
Posted by: KazT | October 25, 2011 at 06:08 PM
GLORIOUS is the only word I can use to describe these pretties. Poppies are just totally and utterly fragile, yet strong. I love them too (as did my Dad). You are honestly, truly the one person who inspires me the most to free my inner creativity. Thank you so much for being you! Smiles..
Posted by: Philippa | October 25, 2011 at 06:09 PM
Love this thought!!! Really love where it lead you...gorgeous pieces! Thanks so much for sharing them with us! The background is fantastic!!
Posted by: Jodi A | October 25, 2011 at 06:17 PM
I'm so into Oprah right now too! Not only am I watching Lifeclass, but I'm also watching her web classes with Eckhart Tolle from a couple of years ago (http://www.oprah.com/oprahsbookclub/Download-the-A-New-Earth-Web-Classes)!
Posted by: Joana | October 25, 2011 at 07:24 PM
Yeah, Poppies are pretty cool! Great riding to the airport with you. Hope to come to one of your studio thingys!
Posted by: Mary-Kay Tilden | October 25, 2011 at 09:59 PM
Every time I see poppies, I think of you, Donna! I hope to take one of your classes when you come to Canada again...in march, 2012, I think!
Posted by: Kimmerbe | October 26, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Dawn | October 29, 2011 at 09:21 PM
this is cool Donna. I'm getting so facinated with mixed media and all the canvas art I am seeing. I'm going to have to scout out some of your videos.
Posted by: Pam Lindaman | December 20, 2012 at 05:50 PM