The Fisherman's Net
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What if...and why not?
"Nothing happens unless first we dream," says Carl Sandburg. I would add that dreams are also realized when we ask "What if...?" and "Why not?" That's pretty much how I like to lead my life. Creativity defines our humanity, and I truly believe that the journey is more important than where you end up!
So...creativity colors the rhythms of my days. You'll seldom see me with empty hands. If I'm not crocheting or stitching or sewing, I'm at my keyboard, writing. My Etsy shop, JN Originals, is just one of the places where I play with color, texture and pattern.
I hope The Fisherman's Net will encourage you to pursue your own personal form of creativity, whatever that may be. At the very least, you'll meet some artists along the way that I hope you'll admire as much as I do. And perhaps you'll be surprised, at some point, by the catch in your fisherman's net.
Etsy Shop: JN Originals
Blog: Word Walks
So...creativity colors the rhythms of my days. You'll seldom see me with empty hands. If I'm not crocheting or stitching or sewing, I'm at my keyboard, writing. My Etsy shop, JN Originals, is just one of the places where I play with color, texture and pattern.
I hope The Fisherman's Net will encourage you to pursue your own personal form of creativity, whatever that may be. At the very least, you'll meet some artists along the way that I hope you'll admire as much as I do. And perhaps you'll be surprised, at some point, by the catch in your fisherman's net.
Etsy Shop: JN Originals
Blog: Word Walks
What does fishing have to do with creativity?
The title of this lens is based on a poem called "Story," by Judy Nolan.
In the beginning, ideas battle like storm-belted waves,
like earth winds crossing swords with Poseidon.
The storyteller, challenged, hoists pen to the skies.
Seaweed crochets his fisherman's net,
tendrils snagging the unwary stray
while characters intersect, separate, surprise.
A midnight cavern gives way, inch by inch,
to his diver's lantern scissoring its depths,
revealing theme, plot and scene at dawn's early rise.
Finally, an oyster's pearl emerges smooth, luminescent,
maws releasing a shape-shifted pebble--
the story parades full-grown before the reader's eyes.
©2002 Judy Nolan. All rights reserved. First published in Lyrical Iowa 2002 by the Iowa Poetry Association, Sutherland Companies: Montezuma, IA.
In the beginning, ideas battle like storm-belted waves,
like earth winds crossing swords with Poseidon.
The storyteller, challenged, hoists pen to the skies.
Seaweed crochets his fisherman's net,
tendrils snagging the unwary stray
while characters intersect, separate, surprise.
A midnight cavern gives way, inch by inch,
to his diver's lantern scissoring its depths,
revealing theme, plot and scene at dawn's early rise.
Finally, an oyster's pearl emerges smooth, luminescent,
maws releasing a shape-shifted pebble--
the story parades full-grown before the reader's eyes.
©2002 Judy Nolan. All rights reserved. First published in Lyrical Iowa 2002 by the Iowa Poetry Association, Sutherland Companies: Montezuma, IA.
Spark Lines
Snapshots of BBEST artists "sparked" by creativity
Among the more than 100,000 active sellers at the online handmade goods marketplace known as Etsy is a group of men and woman who are 40 years and above, who are proud to call themselves members of the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team (BBEST). Their areas of expertise are as varied as the individuals themselves, including fiber artists, painters, jewelry designers, glass blowers and more. Spark Lines features these artists.
To read profiles of previous artists, visit my blog, Spark Lines.
To read profiles of previous artists, visit my blog, Spark Lines.
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ever so Dear
Mar 6, 2008 @ 12:28 pm | delete
- What a terrific article about Zuda!! I have always loved her flowers & agree with you that she is an "artist extraordinaire"!
I also would like to add that you are an extremely talented writer! Great article in every way!
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Rosegardenfae Feb 24, 2008 @ 4:48 pm | delete
- Great lens.. love reading about Zuda...
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JillsTreasureChest
Feb 23, 2008 @ 3:30 pm | delete
- Great article, Judy.
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Rose
Feb 13, 2008 @ 5:58 am | delete
- Interesting and enjoyable to read. Both of you are exceptional artists.
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preciousquilts
Feb 13, 2008 @ 2:59 am | delete
- Thanks so much for the brilliant write up on Zuda. I did so enjoy reading all about her and her wonderful craft. You just made it all come to life!
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