Cyndy Carstens - Artist First - Artists2artists Social Network2024-03-29T10:40:44Zhttps://artdeadline.ning.com/forum/topics/cyndy-carstens-artist-first?groupUrl=takeittothenextlevel&commentId=3077055%3AComment%3A18668&groupId=3077055%3AGroup%3A1778&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDear Cyndy,
I too was a caret…tag:artdeadline.ning.com,2009-08-16:3077055:Comment:189802009-08-16T01:27:58.389ZCarol Rose Brownhttps://artdeadline.ning.com/profile/CarolRoseBrown
Dear Cyndy,<br />
I too was a caretaker for my mother for a while. I made small sketches of her while I sat with her. In my studio I gridded them up and made them into very large drawings.<br />
I think our experiences are typical of many women artists. Our subject matter is different from traditional subject matter because we are women living very different lives from those of almost all of the male artists throughout the past centuries. We are expanding the boundaries of art.<br />
Carol Rose Brown
Dear Cyndy,<br />
I too was a caretaker for my mother for a while. I made small sketches of her while I sat with her. In my studio I gridded them up and made them into very large drawings.<br />
I think our experiences are typical of many women artists. Our subject matter is different from traditional subject matter because we are women living very different lives from those of almost all of the male artists throughout the past centuries. We are expanding the boundaries of art.<br />
Carol Rose Brown I love your use of color and…tag:artdeadline.ning.com,2009-08-12:3077055:Comment:187812009-08-12T05:12:12.888ZDavina Parypahttps://artdeadline.ning.com/profile/DavinaParypa
I love your use of color and theme its incredible and beautiful.
I love your use of color and theme its incredible and beautiful. Thank you, Ron. The one thing…tag:artdeadline.ning.com,2009-08-10:3077055:Comment:187122009-08-10T19:35:36.449ZCyndy Carstenshttps://artdeadline.ning.com/profile/CyndyCarstens
Thank you, Ron. The one thing I forgot to add to the list is to keep learning and exploring. After visiting your portfolio, you already know this. Fascinating and highly emotional work - done straight from the heart and soul.<br />
Smiles, laughter and peace to you. Cyndy
Thank you, Ron. The one thing I forgot to add to the list is to keep learning and exploring. After visiting your portfolio, you already know this. Fascinating and highly emotional work - done straight from the heart and soul.<br />
Smiles, laughter and peace to you. Cyndy Thank you Ryan - I think most…tag:artdeadline.ning.com,2009-08-10:3077055:Comment:187112009-08-10T18:43:37.959ZCyndy Carstenshttps://artdeadline.ning.com/profile/CyndyCarstens
Thank you Ryan - I think most artists' emotions come straight from the heart. Your work is amazing and thought provoking. Thank you for making me a friend here and on Facebook.
Thank you Ryan - I think most artists' emotions come straight from the heart. Your work is amazing and thought provoking. Thank you for making me a friend here and on Facebook. Hi Cyndy,
This is a story th…tag:artdeadline.ning.com,2009-08-10:3077055:Comment:187072009-08-10T17:06:25.769ZRon EA Powell (REAP13)https://artdeadline.ning.com/profile/REAP13
Hi Cyndy,<br />
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This is a story that was definitely worth the read. The advice you have offered are words all artists should heed. I agree that the 'business' of art can be an animal and many emerging artist can fall victim to it; by not doing enough research and/or underestimating it's challenges. I love the colors in your art such as Color 25 Awe. You don't bind yourself to the colors dictated by nature and it results in some very expressive pieces. Thank you and it was very nice to have been…
Hi Cyndy,<br />
<br />
This is a story that was definitely worth the read. The advice you have offered are words all artists should heed. I agree that the 'business' of art can be an animal and many emerging artist can fall victim to it; by not doing enough research and/or underestimating it's challenges. I love the colors in your art such as Color 25 Awe. You don't bind yourself to the colors dictated by nature and it results in some very expressive pieces. Thank you and it was very nice to have been introduced to you on this 'Featured Artist'.<br />
<br />
Best Regards,<br />
<br />
Ron EA Powell (REAP13) Thank you for all you wonderf…tag:artdeadline.ning.com,2009-08-09:3077055:Comment:186682009-08-09T15:33:32.640ZColeen Ryan-Riverahttps://artdeadline.ning.com/profile/RyanRivera
Thank you for all you wonderful advice . Your work is very moving . I especially love the colors you work with, so deep and rich . Just like the emotions that they represent.
Thank you for all you wonderful advice . Your work is very moving . I especially love the colors you work with, so deep and rich . Just like the emotions that they represent. Thank you, Jay, for the encou…tag:artdeadline.ning.com,2009-08-08:3077055:Comment:185742009-08-08T16:15:05.860ZCyndy Carstenshttps://artdeadline.ning.com/profile/CyndyCarstens
Thank you, Jay, for the encouragement. My work is a necessity in order to maintain my sanity and gives me something to look forward to. Terminal diseases tend to keep us stationery, focusing on the day-to-day. Working on my art gives me hope, renews my spirit and helps me to see the larger picture. I try not to think of it as selfish, but rather a way of being a better caregiver. There will always be endings. But I believe in my heart that for every end, there is a new beginning.<br />
I still admire…
Thank you, Jay, for the encouragement. My work is a necessity in order to maintain my sanity and gives me something to look forward to. Terminal diseases tend to keep us stationery, focusing on the day-to-day. Working on my art gives me hope, renews my spirit and helps me to see the larger picture. I try not to think of it as selfish, but rather a way of being a better caregiver. There will always be endings. But I believe in my heart that for every end, there is a new beginning.<br />
I still admire you work immensely. Thanks for everything.<br />
Cyndy thanks cyndy! what a great li…tag:artdeadline.ning.com,2009-08-08:3077055:Comment:185662009-08-08T13:56:42.894ZJay Zerbehttps://artdeadline.ning.com/profile/JayZerbe
thanks cyndy! what a great list of "don't forget's". i did caregiver and artist for quite a few years (until my partner died). for me it gave me something to care about, and go to, that wasn't going to end. selfish and necessary. keep at it! (as you obviously do!)
thanks cyndy! what a great list of "don't forget's". i did caregiver and artist for quite a few years (until my partner died). for me it gave me something to care about, and go to, that wasn't going to end. selfish and necessary. keep at it! (as you obviously do!) This is a lot of great advice…tag:artdeadline.ning.com,2009-08-07:3077055:Comment:184782009-08-07T17:08:28.462ZSlone Frieshttps://artdeadline.ning.com/profile/SloneFries
This is a lot of great advice for artist! Especially since sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own art that we have little time to thinbk about other thinbgs. (tax stuff, community outreach, etc.) Thanks for the ideas!
This is a lot of great advice for artist! Especially since sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own art that we have little time to thinbk about other thinbgs. (tax stuff, community outreach, etc.) Thanks for the ideas!