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BMURMAN · « **Reply #55 on:** February 03, 2015, 12:33:19 PM »

Thanks, that's very kind of you. I haven't been at the writing very long. When I'm ready to sit down, calm and clear, I try to put down the letters one by one. It hardly does justice to the old work of the monk scribes working by dim candle but as I move forward I think I'll get more control of it.

PerEvangelicaDicta · « **Reply #56 on:** February 03, 2015, 01:22:44 PM »

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Ah,how I wish I had just a smidgeon of artistic talent.

After many years of experience and observation, I think I can say with certainty, that you most likely DO have more than a smidge of artistic talent. The desire is the seed. Some people have that gift of photo realistic drawing, but with practice anyone can draw and paint. You just need the right materials and the time and discipline to practice, and some help from the saints. I hope you get the chance to make some art.

Elizabeth, I can't tell you how much this means to me. I never thought of it that way, or even believed it, presuming one either has "it" or not.
I'm making some major life changes and I believe I will take your advice. Thank you. Your comments are always inspiring in some way.

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I haven't been at the writing very long. When I'm ready to sit down, calm and clear, I try to put down the letters one by one. It hardly does justice to the old work of the monk scribes working by dim candle but as I move forward I think I'll get more control of it.

BMURMAN, methinks, from your spiritual orientation and humility, that you will do just fine.

Elizabeth · « **Reply #57 on:** February 03, 2015, 05:25:56 PM »

Thanks for your kind words, PerEvangelicaDicta! If you lived near by I would love to help you get started--and share materials. If you can find some cheap paper, or save and cut up grocery bags and cardboard boxes you're good to go.

(I used to be really, really uptight about working, because the supplies are so expensive, so it hindered my progress for ages.)

But I'll bet you a million dollars that you have untapped genius in there.
:cheers: Some people are like savants, but the rest of us have to grind away and work, work, work at getting the job done.

BMURMAN · « **Reply #58 on:** February 03, 2015, 08:29:50 PM »

I look at art the way I'd look at running. Yes, some people have that extra ability that will put them in the olympics or on a pro sports team but nearly everyone still has the ability to run. Fast or slow... who cares? Never thought twice about it as a kid... you just did it because it was fun. Sometimes you're flushed and out of breath. Sometimes you trip over your own two feet. Big deal. Turn into a kid and just do things for no other reason than they're fun.

Elizabeth · « **Reply #59 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:43:23 PM »

Hi BMURMAN! What a refreshing point of view. Welcome here, BTW.

We can also make art for the love of God, or of holy things, so it's extra fun that way.