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I hate computers! I hate them because they are smarter than me. Well, not smarter just logical. Not flexible....are they?? I have spent the whole day working on this site and trying to verbalize what "Me and My Canvas" is all about. I have realized in 8 hours of typing (more like correcting) that I want to do so many things here. I want so many people to get to have the joy that art has been for me. On a side note, while I have been working, one of my favorite people and artists sent an email through this site. Paul McClean...probably inspired me the most to paint. He gave me a gift certificate to an art supply store for my birthday years ago and it was my first acrylic paint purchase! One of his paintings is the first thing you see when you walk into the studio. I have not talked to him in many years and was immediately taken back to how I started having a desire to paint.
Being creative is something that I have always had to do. There have been many times over the years that I did not have the time but, the need to do it has always been there. The process of taking my art from a hobby to something that earns me an income has been an interesting journey. That journey has been filled with lots of trial and error, masterpieces and paintings that were barely worth painting over!
I can still remember my first workshop. It was a watercolor course that lasted 8 weeks. The knowledge I gained and the friendships I forged with other artists are no small way responsible for my success. My very first figure drawing for that class, I still use today! That was 15 years ago and it has continued to be one of my biggest sellers. At this stage of my career, it has become important to me to share my tricks and to "pull the curtain back" on the journey to becoming an artist.
Expressing your creativity is not only fun, it is a huge stress reliever! In these stressful times, we all need the relaxation, fun and pretty things we can get! These classes and workshops are a very economical way to celebrate your creative side and decorate your home.
So, I am done for now with this computer...it is time for me to go paint something! kellie montana |
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 | Kellie, i was touched and intrigued by your image .. then i read further, then i looked at every image and read everything about you and Anita. i lived in Chattanooga in the early years of my marriage and your site brings back so many memories of my time there .. oh how i wish i can create an environment such as yours some day for i am a lone artist, a single woman but i do listen, i do dream. thanks for the inspiration to keep painting, keep living life as an artist. | -- Ruby St. James, 10/10/09
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 | Kellie, last night was an opening to my bucket list. I have always wanted a "Painting" by someone, I never thought it would be my "Own". Thank you and your Gallery for giving me the source to create, relax, make new friends and just enjoy the talent that God has given each one of us...You are such an inspiration and your talents are exasperating! May your success be plentiful!! | -- Mylinda Parker, 9/18/09
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