7 Motivational Quotes by Artists

Writer's get writer's block.
Painter's get painter's block.
Artists get artist's block.

Sometime's my creativity is blocked, and even though I want to be at my easel, paintbrush in hand, I simply can't express myself. When I'm experiencing artist's block, sometimes all I need are some inspirational words to release my creative energies, and allow my hands to express what is in my soul. I have many favorite artists, and here are some of my favorite artist's quotes that inspire me to paint.

7 Artist's Quotes to Motivate Your Inner Artist

1.  I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for. ~ Georgia O'Keefe

2. If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. ~ Vincent Van Gogh

3. Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment. ~ Claude Monet

4. The only I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration. ~ Frida Kahlo

5. You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. ~ Maya Angelou

6. Il ya des fleurs partous pour qui veut bien les voir. ~ Matisse (There are flowers everywhere for those who bother to look.

7. Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist. ~ Pablo Picasso

I'm on Twitter - @6636ophelia - and one of my favorite Tweeters is @GreatArtQuotes - here's their profile photo:

What quotes inspire your creativity? I'd love to know!

à la prochaine,

Shirley

My 2014 New Year Resolution

My goal for 2013 was to become more active on social media:

• I've started blogging again
• I opened Twitter, Pinterest, and Google + accounts 
• I'm trying to share more with you on Facebook - like this photo from my friend Phillipe Petit

Why did I want to become more active on social media? Because I find artistic inspiration in my interactions with friends, places, and foods; and want to expand my horizons to new inspirations. Social media is a way to connect and engage with new friends: people I might never meet in my offline life.

In 2013 I was inspired to create a series of four orchids of Vietnam. I don't often depict nature, I more frequently create stylized impressions of nature and figures. But I've very excited to share that my Orchids of Vietnam series received such positive feedback that I'm going to paint and exhibit more orchids in 2014.

My 2014 New Year Resolution:

I feel this is the year my art is going to breakthrough: 

I'm going to do everything I can to make that happen!

             Happy New Year       Bonne Année      Feliz Año Nuevo