Today I thought I'd share some quotes that really speak to me about my artful life.
This is the reason I keep taking classes. This is the reason that I make art every single day. This is the reason that I keep trying new things. All of this education and curiosity and practice has to mean that some day my abilities will come close to my desires and ambitions…right?
This is the reason I started scrapbooking. It's the reason I love Project Life. It's the reason I'm drawn to both view and create art with figures and faces. It's the reason I love reading blogs. I am a storyteller and a story-listener. I still think that people watching is the most fun you can have for free — so many stories just walking around this city. I have always said about scrapbooking: A picture is worth a thousand words, but everyone's thousand is different. So tell yours!
This has been enormously true in my career. I try to remember it every time I get rejected, or something I wanted falls through. I think I've grown and worked harder because of the times I've been turned down. I think I learned and changed every time I got burned by a business deal. I think I'm better prepared for success now than I was six years ago. The same will be true in another six years. I make a big effort to look at negative moments as learning opportunities and not let them get to me. It's a long road.
I could write a book inspired by this quote. When you blog it's hard not to pay attention to what people pin, comment on, etc. and be influenced by that. I work very hard to make sure that I am doing work that challenges me. Sometimes I'm very disappointed by what people like or don't like, but I have to remind myself that it's most important for me to like it. I want to always be growing and never become complacent. I would hate to spend a life doing the same thing over and over again just because people like it.
This quote is related:
Truth.
Sometimes I think the key to my success is simply persistence. And regular practice. I just keep trying day after day.
Yes! I'm so stealing this manifesto for 2013. Each and every line is a vital part of a healthy career and a healthy life!
You can see more of my favorite quotes here.
Do any of these quotes speak to you about your artful life?
Thanks for stopping by!
Love the quotes. thanks as always for sharing.
Love the quotes. thanks as always for sharing.
Love the quotes. thanks as always for sharing.
Love the quotes. thanks as always for sharing.
Love the quotes. thanks as always for sharing.
Inspiring quotes! I especially like the one from Breakfast Club (which I’ve always loved!), and your interpretation of it. It’s so true, with blogging and wanting to please, and I appreciate you so much for staying so true to yourself! It’s something that I really feel on your blog, and that’s why I’m such a fan! 😉
Inspiring quotes! I especially like the one from Breakfast Club (which I’ve always loved!), and your interpretation of it. It’s so true, with blogging and wanting to please, and I appreciate you so much for staying so true to yourself! It’s something that I really feel on your blog, and that’s why I’m such a fan! 😉
Inspiring quotes! I especially like the one from Breakfast Club (which I’ve always loved!), and your interpretation of it. It’s so true, with blogging and wanting to please, and I appreciate you so much for staying so true to yourself! It’s something that I really feel on your blog, and that’s why I’m such a fan! 😉
Inspiring quotes! I especially like the one from Breakfast Club (which I’ve always loved!), and your interpretation of it. It’s so true, with blogging and wanting to please, and I appreciate you so much for staying so true to yourself! It’s something that I really feel on your blog, and that’s why I’m such a fan! 😉
Inspiring quotes! I especially like the one from Breakfast Club (which I’ve always loved!), and your interpretation of it. It’s so true, with blogging and wanting to please, and I appreciate you so much for staying so true to yourself! It’s something that I really feel on your blog, and that’s why I’m such a fan! 😉
I’ve just spent a lovely few minutes re-pinning quotes from your Pinterest board – many of which I really needed to hear at the moment – so a big thank you xx
I’ve just spent a lovely few minutes re-pinning quotes from your Pinterest board – many of which I really needed to hear at the moment – so a big thank you xx
I’ve just spent a lovely few minutes re-pinning quotes from your Pinterest board – many of which I really needed to hear at the moment – so a big thank you xx
I’ve just spent a lovely few minutes re-pinning quotes from your Pinterest board – many of which I really needed to hear at the moment – so a big thank you xx
I’ve just spent a lovely few minutes re-pinning quotes from your Pinterest board – many of which I really needed to hear at the moment – so a big thank you xx
Inspiring and supportive!
Inspiring and supportive!
Inspiring and supportive!
Inspiring and supportive!
Inspiring and supportive!
I like the Nightingale quote. And then I got lost in your pin boards for a bit. Your Friday posts inspire me and I find I look forward to Fridays not only for the glories of weekend but so I can hang my art journal pages on your virtual fridge. Here is a quote for you, “Julie Balzer is plum inspiring.”
I like the Nightingale quote. And then I got lost in your pin boards for a bit. Your Friday posts inspire me and I find I look forward to Fridays not only for the glories of weekend but so I can hang my art journal pages on your virtual fridge. Here is a quote for you, “Julie Balzer is plum inspiring.”
I like the Nightingale quote. And then I got lost in your pin boards for a bit. Your Friday posts inspire me and I find I look forward to Fridays not only for the glories of weekend but so I can hang my art journal pages on your virtual fridge. Here is a quote for you, “Julie Balzer is plum inspiring.”
I like the Nightingale quote. And then I got lost in your pin boards for a bit. Your Friday posts inspire me and I find I look forward to Fridays not only for the glories of weekend but so I can hang my art journal pages on your virtual fridge. Here is a quote for you, “Julie Balzer is plum inspiring.”
I like the Nightingale quote. And then I got lost in your pin boards for a bit. Your Friday posts inspire me and I find I look forward to Fridays not only for the glories of weekend but so I can hang my art journal pages on your virtual fridge. Here is a quote for you, “Julie Balzer is plum inspiring.”
Wow! After reading each one I said to myself, “Yes, I need that. Thanks for finding it.” All are important and I will be copying each one into my quote journal. Now I am off to look at your Pinterest board. Thank you so much for all of your information and inspiration!!
Wow! After reading each one I said to myself, “Yes, I need that. Thanks for finding it.” All are important and I will be copying each one into my quote journal. Now I am off to look at your Pinterest board. Thank you so much for all of your information and inspiration!!
Wow! After reading each one I said to myself, “Yes, I need that. Thanks for finding it.” All are important and I will be copying each one into my quote journal. Now I am off to look at your Pinterest board. Thank you so much for all of your information and inspiration!!
Wow! After reading each one I said to myself, “Yes, I need that. Thanks for finding it.” All are important and I will be copying each one into my quote journal. Now I am off to look at your Pinterest board. Thank you so much for all of your information and inspiration!!
Wow! After reading each one I said to myself, “Yes, I need that. Thanks for finding it.” All are important and I will be copying each one into my quote journal. Now I am off to look at your Pinterest board. Thank you so much for all of your information and inspiration!!
The Earl Nightingale quote. Yes! Time will pass anyway so you might as well spend it working towards your dream!
The Earl Nightingale quote. Yes! Time will pass anyway so you might as well spend it working towards your dream!
The Earl Nightingale quote. Yes! Time will pass anyway so you might as well spend it working towards your dream!
The Earl Nightingale quote. Yes! Time will pass anyway so you might as well spend it working towards your dream!
The Earl Nightingale quote. Yes! Time will pass anyway so you might as well spend it working towards your dream!
Love these!
Love these!
Love these!
Love these!
Love these!
Really like the Nightingale quote!!! That is so true and my other fav heard often from my parents when I was little, “Practice makes perfect!” -:)
Really like the Nightingale quote!!! That is so true and my other fav heard often from my parents when I was little, “Practice makes perfect!” -:)
Really like the Nightingale quote!!! That is so true and my other fav heard often from my parents when I was little, “Practice makes perfect!” -:)
Really like the Nightingale quote!!! That is so true and my other fav heard often from my parents when I was little, “Practice makes perfect!” -:)
Really like the Nightingale quote!!! That is so true and my other fav heard often from my parents when I was little, “Practice makes perfect!” -:)
can’t decide on a favorite…they are all great. thanks for sharing.
can’t decide on a favorite…they are all great. thanks for sharing.
can’t decide on a favorite…they are all great. thanks for sharing.
can’t decide on a favorite…they are all great. thanks for sharing.
can’t decide on a favorite…they are all great. thanks for sharing.
They all speak to me… and I really needed to read these today. So thank you.
They all speak to me… and I really needed to read these today. So thank you.
They all speak to me… and I really needed to read these today. So thank you.
They all speak to me… and I really needed to read these today. So thank you.
They all speak to me… and I really needed to read these today. So thank you.
I love the Dalai Lama and Katherine Hepburn ones especially, probably also influenced by the photo and the colorful patterns. That first one by Sylvia Plath really hits home right now. It brings tears to my eyes, but not of hopelessness, just of awareness. Taking classes and having a regular practice are the key, as you said.
I love the Dalai Lama and Katherine Hepburn ones especially, probably also influenced by the photo and the colorful patterns. That first one by Sylvia Plath really hits home right now. It brings tears to my eyes, but not of hopelessness, just of awareness. Taking classes and having a regular practice are the key, as you said.
I love the Dalai Lama and Katherine Hepburn ones especially, probably also influenced by the photo and the colorful patterns. That first one by Sylvia Plath really hits home right now. It brings tears to my eyes, but not of hopelessness, just of awareness. Taking classes and having a regular practice are the key, as you said.
I love the Dalai Lama and Katherine Hepburn ones especially, probably also influenced by the photo and the colorful patterns. That first one by Sylvia Plath really hits home right now. It brings tears to my eyes, but not of hopelessness, just of awareness. Taking classes and having a regular practice are the key, as you said.
I love the Dalai Lama and Katherine Hepburn ones especially, probably also influenced by the photo and the colorful patterns. That first one by Sylvia Plath really hits home right now. It brings tears to my eyes, but not of hopelessness, just of awareness. Taking classes and having a regular practice are the key, as you said.
Thank you for the quotes they tell their truth.
I just have to tell you that you inspire me with your art. I’ve followed your blog for the past few years and have found my path in art. I’m constantly learning in baby steps but I love it and owe it to you and your encouragement.
Have to compliment you on your recent pictures. You look great!
Just keep on with your wonderful art!
Thank you for the quotes they tell their truth.
I just have to tell you that you inspire me with your art. I’ve followed your blog for the past few years and have found my path in art. I’m constantly learning in baby steps but I love it and owe it to you and your encouragement.
Have to compliment you on your recent pictures. You look great!
Just keep on with your wonderful art!
Thank you for the quotes they tell their truth.
I just have to tell you that you inspire me with your art. I’ve followed your blog for the past few years and have found my path in art. I’m constantly learning in baby steps but I love it and owe it to you and your encouragement.
Have to compliment you on your recent pictures. You look great!
Just keep on with your wonderful art!
Thank you for the quotes they tell their truth.
I just have to tell you that you inspire me with your art. I’ve followed your blog for the past few years and have found my path in art. I’m constantly learning in baby steps but I love it and owe it to you and your encouragement.
Have to compliment you on your recent pictures. You look great!
Just keep on with your wonderful art!
Thank you for the quotes they tell their truth.
I just have to tell you that you inspire me with your art. I’ve followed your blog for the past few years and have found my path in art. I’m constantly learning in baby steps but I love it and owe it to you and your encouragement.
Have to compliment you on your recent pictures. You look great!
Just keep on with your wonderful art!
I really enjoy reading quotes. These are no exception. The Dalai Lama’s probably the most…I do learn from my “mistakes” since trying to change them often creates a new piece that I wouldn’t have even thought to create.
I really enjoy reading quotes. These are no exception. The Dalai Lama’s probably the most…I do learn from my “mistakes” since trying to change them often creates a new piece that I wouldn’t have even thought to create.
I really enjoy reading quotes. These are no exception. The Dalai Lama’s probably the most…I do learn from my “mistakes” since trying to change them often creates a new piece that I wouldn’t have even thought to create.
I really enjoy reading quotes. These are no exception. The Dalai Lama’s probably the most…I do learn from my “mistakes” since trying to change them often creates a new piece that I wouldn’t have even thought to create.
I really enjoy reading quotes. These are no exception. The Dalai Lama’s probably the most…I do learn from my “mistakes” since trying to change them often creates a new piece that I wouldn’t have even thought to create.
These are all inspiring and meaningful quotes but the one that resonates with me by Earl Nightingale. As a retired school teacher, I have chosen to fill my life with the art of paper crafting and sharing it with others. Does it take time? Yes. But, the time will pass anyway and I love it!
Thanks for sharing, Julie!
Lisa
http://www.inkandinspirations.com
These are all inspiring and meaningful quotes but the one that resonates with me by Earl Nightingale. As a retired school teacher, I have chosen to fill my life with the art of paper crafting and sharing it with others. Does it take time? Yes. But, the time will pass anyway and I love it!
Thanks for sharing, Julie!
Lisa
http://www.inkandinspirations.com
These are all inspiring and meaningful quotes but the one that resonates with me by Earl Nightingale. As a retired school teacher, I have chosen to fill my life with the art of paper crafting and sharing it with others. Does it take time? Yes. But, the time will pass anyway and I love it!
Thanks for sharing, Julie!
Lisa
http://www.inkandinspirations.com
These are all inspiring and meaningful quotes but the one that resonates with me by Earl Nightingale. As a retired school teacher, I have chosen to fill my life with the art of paper crafting and sharing it with others. Does it take time? Yes. But, the time will pass anyway and I love it!
Thanks for sharing, Julie!
Lisa
http://www.inkandinspirations.com
These are all inspiring and meaningful quotes but the one that resonates with me by Earl Nightingale. As a retired school teacher, I have chosen to fill my life with the art of paper crafting and sharing it with others. Does it take time? Yes. But, the time will pass anyway and I love it!
Thanks for sharing, Julie!
Lisa
http://www.inkandinspirations.com
Oh my gosh, I think they all speak to me and my art path. The one that resonates the most with me is Earl Nightingale’s quote. I just turned 51 and have been trying, learning and doing mixed media and fabric art for two years. Whenever I get down and think that because of my age and disability that it’s too late for me to even try, I remind myself that the time will pass anyway. It gets me motivated to keep going! Along with great inspirational bloggers like you!!!! Thanks for sharing, all the quotes are wonderful.
Oh my gosh, I think they all speak to me and my art path. The one that resonates the most with me is Earl Nightingale’s quote. I just turned 51 and have been trying, learning and doing mixed media and fabric art for two years. Whenever I get down and think that because of my age and disability that it’s too late for me to even try, I remind myself that the time will pass anyway. It gets me motivated to keep going! Along with great inspirational bloggers like you!!!! Thanks for sharing, all the quotes are wonderful.
Oh my gosh, I think they all speak to me and my art path. The one that resonates the most with me is Earl Nightingale’s quote. I just turned 51 and have been trying, learning and doing mixed media and fabric art for two years. Whenever I get down and think that because of my age and disability that it’s too late for me to even try, I remind myself that the time will pass anyway. It gets me motivated to keep going! Along with great inspirational bloggers like you!!!! Thanks for sharing, all the quotes are wonderful.
Oh my gosh, I think they all speak to me and my art path. The one that resonates the most with me is Earl Nightingale’s quote. I just turned 51 and have been trying, learning and doing mixed media and fabric art for two years. Whenever I get down and think that because of my age and disability that it’s too late for me to even try, I remind myself that the time will pass anyway. It gets me motivated to keep going! Along with great inspirational bloggers like you!!!! Thanks for sharing, all the quotes are wonderful.
Oh my gosh, I think they all speak to me and my art path. The one that resonates the most with me is Earl Nightingale’s quote. I just turned 51 and have been trying, learning and doing mixed media and fabric art for two years. Whenever I get down and think that because of my age and disability that it’s too late for me to even try, I remind myself that the time will pass anyway. It gets me motivated to keep going! Along with great inspirational bloggers like you!!!! Thanks for sharing, all the quotes are wonderful.
My grandmother used to say,”Becareful what you wish for, you might get it.”
My grandmother used to say,”Becareful what you wish for, you might get it.”
My grandmother used to say,”Becareful what you wish for, you might get it.”
My grandmother used to say,”Becareful what you wish for, you might get it.”
My grandmother used to say,”Becareful what you wish for, you might get it.”
My long standing moto:
This moment here.
All we have is this moment. The past is gone. The future has yet to happen. The only thing I can shape, interact with, and make my own is this moment right here this very second. Live the only life you have.
This moment HERE.
My long standing moto:
This moment here.
All we have is this moment. The past is gone. The future has yet to happen. The only thing I can shape, interact with, and make my own is this moment right here this very second. Live the only life you have.
This moment HERE.
My long standing moto:
This moment here.
All we have is this moment. The past is gone. The future has yet to happen. The only thing I can shape, interact with, and make my own is this moment right here this very second. Live the only life you have.
This moment HERE.
My long standing moto:
This moment here.
All we have is this moment. The past is gone. The future has yet to happen. The only thing I can shape, interact with, and make my own is this moment right here this very second. Live the only life you have.
This moment HERE.
My long standing moto:
This moment here.
All we have is this moment. The past is gone. The future has yet to happen. The only thing I can shape, interact with, and make my own is this moment right here this very second. Live the only life you have.
This moment HERE.
Loved this post! thanks for sharing!
Loved this post! thanks for sharing!
Loved this post! thanks for sharing!
Loved this post! thanks for sharing!
Loved this post! thanks for sharing!
I clicked through to your Pinterest quote board and SO MANY of them were SO AWESOME!!!!! I read every single one. Thanks for so much inspiration.
I clicked through to your Pinterest quote board and SO MANY of them were SO AWESOME!!!!! I read every single one. Thanks for so much inspiration.
I clicked through to your Pinterest quote board and SO MANY of them were SO AWESOME!!!!! I read every single one. Thanks for so much inspiration.
I clicked through to your Pinterest quote board and SO MANY of them were SO AWESOME!!!!! I read every single one. Thanks for so much inspiration.
I clicked through to your Pinterest quote board and SO MANY of them were SO AWESOME!!!!! I read every single one. Thanks for so much inspiration.
I love this post, wonderful collection of quotes. My favorite is the Sylvia Plath – I so often feel that way. Katharine Hepburn’s is also a fav, it is so true, but easy to forget. Thank you for sharing them.
I love this post, wonderful collection of quotes. My favorite is the Sylvia Plath – I so often feel that way. Katharine Hepburn’s is also a fav, it is so true, but easy to forget. Thank you for sharing them.
I love this post, wonderful collection of quotes. My favorite is the Sylvia Plath – I so often feel that way. Katharine Hepburn’s is also a fav, it is so true, but easy to forget. Thank you for sharing them.
I love this post, wonderful collection of quotes. My favorite is the Sylvia Plath – I so often feel that way. Katharine Hepburn’s is also a fav, it is so true, but easy to forget. Thank you for sharing them.
I love this post, wonderful collection of quotes. My favorite is the Sylvia Plath – I so often feel that way. Katharine Hepburn’s is also a fav, it is so true, but easy to forget. Thank you for sharing them.
That made me grin from ear-to-ear!
That made me grin from ear-to-ear!
That made me grin from ear-to-ear!
That made me grin from ear-to-ear!
That made me grin from ear-to-ear!
Susan, I used to use that quote, too, handed down from my parents, until I realized perfection is unattainable. Now with my music students, I use “practice makes better”!
Shine on!
Kelley
Susan, I used to use that quote, too, handed down from my parents, until I realized perfection is unattainable. Now with my music students, I use “practice makes better”!
Shine on!
Kelley
Susan, I used to use that quote, too, handed down from my parents, until I realized perfection is unattainable. Now with my music students, I use “practice makes better”!
Shine on!
Kelley
Susan, I used to use that quote, too, handed down from my parents, until I realized perfection is unattainable. Now with my music students, I use “practice makes better”!
Shine on!
Kelley
Susan, I used to use that quote, too, handed down from my parents, until I realized perfection is unattainable. Now with my music students, I use “practice makes better”!
Shine on!
Kelley