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art, artists, Don Mclean, monoprint, mood, path, pink, serenity, Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh, Visual Arts
Vincent van Gogh, The Starry Night. Oil on canvas, 73×92 cm, 28¾×36¼ in. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Of course my moods change, but the average is serenity. I have a firm faith in art, a firm confidence in its being a powerful stream which carries a man to a harbor, though he himself must do his bit too; at all events, I think it such a great blessings. Vincent van Gogh
Cafe Terrace at Night (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
My little 5×5 inch piece of work is tucked in between two of Master Artist Vincent van Gogh. What nerve of me to think my art can compare to his!
Of course I am not comparing at all and anyone who knows me would be on the floor laughing at the audacity of the thought. What I can compare though is MOOD. As van Gogh’s quotation points out his general mood is serenity which reflects in his art, as is mine. But, I look at my ‘Pink’ piece I see that I did not possess an ounce of serenity that day and produced a piece that was not ‘me’. I actually like when that happens.
I enjoy stepping out of my comfort zone, taking chances, forcing myself to use colours I am not usually fond of and most of all, putting my mood into my art, releasing emotions in a creative fashion.
The Arts – art is sensuous and imaginal and comes to seekers in many forms. The art of dance, cooking, writing. The art of doing nothing, listening, searching. Art is Life and Life is Art. It is up to each of us to seek out our own path of creativity to help us find personal peace and discovery, to tame our foal moods and escape reality from time to time or conversely share our joy and love of life.
What is your ART?
If you have not seen the video The paintings of Vincent Van Gogh set to Don McLean’s “Starry Starry Night” do yourself a favour and take 4 minutes to feed your soul today and perhaps point you in the direction of your own harbour. Lesley xx
Inspiration Import 
The video is lovely, Lesley. We have Van Gogh in common and Frida Kahlo, I think, as well as small paintings, water media and music.
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OH my! What a beautifully small world. Are you ready to write a book? or at least see your blog printed up?
https://inspirationimport.wordpress.com/2012/08/07/feed-your-ego-book-your-blog/
So lovely to connect, Les
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Love this post! I’ve always loved Starry Night. Besides being a writer, I’m a photographer and amateur astronomer, so the night sky and photography are part of my Zen space. It’s all music to me.It’s all art.
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Glad you enjoyed it David. The video itself is so inspirational – whatever affects the soul is art.
thanks Les
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Reblogged this on Kimberly McPherson's Blog and commented:
A reblog of one of my favorite bloggers Lesley Fletcher. This woman really knows how to create, inspire, give hope, and make someone laugh. If you are not following her already I highly suggest it. It will brighten your day. I promise!
Love you lots,
Kimmy
http://www.withoutalabel.me
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I love this post! Van Gogh is the bomb.com! Ha ha… that’s what the kiddos are saying these days. I think you are brilliant and talented. I wish I had an ounce of your talent girrrrl =). I love that I can come to your site and get inspired any time. It really helps me a lot. I was having a bad day until I read this posts and it cheered me right up! Thank you for being you, I don’t think you have any idea how much you help me on a daily basis. Just knowing you’re out there makes me smile! Love you lady and just keep being you and I’ll keep being your biggest fan!
Mwah, mwah, mwah and a big ol’ hug from Texas,
Kimmy
http://www.withoutalabel.me
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Hey Kim. I just found your comment in my Spam basket! WAT! Thanks so much – happy that you re-blogged.
Vinnie is the bomb for sure – I hope he has an eye out and is revelling in his own glory.
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hi i hope you dont mind i had to pick eleven blogs i like to read and one of them was yours if you would like to know more go here http://kizzylee.wordpress.com/2012/07/23/i-am-rubbish/ hope you have a lovely day xx
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Hi, No I don’t mind at all. Thanks so much for the mention! Les xx
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Great post; ‘vincent’ is on my painting playlist – one f my alltime favorite songs. what a great tribute to vince! gracias, z
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Prego Z Enjoy!
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What this post does that most do not (my blog included) is to combine expressive words with images and music–a combination that makes the message unforgettable. I wish we could include all these in the books we write!
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Joyce what a generous compliment you have given me. Whereas music in books is quite impossible there are authors who are able to provide lyrical imagery with mere words. Those are the masters of their trade and the ones we can gain from and aspire to be like.
In my book ‘5 Pillars of the Gypsy’ (blog at http://journeyofthegypsy.wordpress.com), I combined art with poems and prose, not for a moment thinking it would have the emotional impact it does on the reader. Your comment here makes me think that I should do a book-trailer. Afterall, and I laugh when I say this, book promotion was the reason I stared blogging !!! and yet it often slips my mind as I have been enjoying it so much as a creative outlet.
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Excvellent post my friend 🙂
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Appreciate you Jake – and thanks
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Thank you for the interpretation for Art! Love your art work!
Vincent van Gogh is a great artist! The video it brought tears to my eyes…
Great post!
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My thanks to you too Amy – So glad you got caught up in the emotion his work brought you. Tears can be a good thing – they let us know we have a big heart!
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Well said! Thanks again!
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A wonderful post Lesley thank you! I am sharing it!
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Yes Susan Share away my friend. The video is hypnotic – I have been humming the song for days now. So soothing.
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Brilliant post! Thank you for taking the time. I loved the Starry Starry Night video. The Impressionists are my favorite! I too have been to Van Gogh’s Museum.
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Jean Ann! so good of you to come by. I have been viewing your Torino photos (they make me hungry) Yes I have come ot love van Gogh. I read that he has some letters floating about, being a great writer also.
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Thank you for such a wonderful post! The music is perfectly set to Van Gogh’s masterful art! Shared this one!!!!!
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Thanks for sharing. The video is a bit of a masterpiece too isn’t it? 🙂
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The video is awesome! The synchonization of the music to Van Gogh’s paintings is remarkable.
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Oh, wow! I love Van Gogh eversince and have been able to visit his own museum in Amsterdam, boy that was the most awesome experience. And I think I saw your painting there too 😀 kidding aside, it is so well into the MOOD, yeah. Thanks for sharing these.
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😀
A Pleasure
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I’m in love with that video and your entire description of art. I definitely agree 100% 🙂 My art so happens to be writing, film, and photography. It’s the best feeling in the world when you step out of your usual and produce something extraordinary! Like your “Pink” piece 🙂
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So happy to have you comment here and relate to my message! Thanks so much.
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