© 2007 kelly angard
We promise according to our hopes and perform according to our fears.
- François de la Rochefoucauld
i have a feeling this quote will be responsible for many pages of writing today…
© 2007 kelly angard
We promise according to our hopes and perform according to our fears.
- François de la Rochefoucauld
i have a feeling this quote will be responsible for many pages of writing today…
ello, Kelly…
Must say your quote today is a little depressing. This would be the belief of a Frenchman who found that pain is a more powerful motivator than pleasure. (Perhaps he spent too much time reading the Marquis de Sade? LOL) But, while the vast majority of humanity may be more effectively motivated by pain than pleasure, I believe that many people, including more creative individuals, are not. We are the ones who are always seeking more; more depth, more meaning, more beauty, more grace… and, for some of us, the threat of pain can have an opposite effect: counter-productive, demobilising, even to the point of crushing our spirit. We dare to believe that we perform according to our dreams. At least most of the time. :)
Keep the beautiful, inspiring art coming… you feed my soul!
Hélène Vallée
Kelly, this is beyond gorgeous! Please tell me where and how we can buyu your work!
helene…
“we will discover the nature of our particular genius when we stop trying to conform to our own or other people’s models, learn to be ourselves, and allow our natural channel to open.”
shakti gawain
neda…thank you for your kind words. I have listed some of my work on my etsy site (www.kellya.etsy.com), however if there is something you’re interested in but do not see it listed, please don’t hesitate to contact me. :)
Dearest Kelly,
I apologize if my comments yesterday offended you, I assure you from the bottom of my heart that there was no criticism meant, nor anything negative of any kind. I simply, personally, find that quote sad because it implies that we only follow through out of fear of consequences. I had hoped to commence a conversation, as I thought was kind of your expectation with the line under the quote about the “many pages of writing”… I thought this would make an interesting topic of conversation.
Again I apologize.
Hélène
helene…
Thank you for your apology, but it is not necessary! I did not take offense to your opinion about the quote. You are quite entitled to your interpretation and since this is a public site, I don’t expect everyone to agree with me or like my work.
I do however, want to state that I create art from my heart and soul and for myself, not my audience.
If my art/photography happens to inspire others, then great…if it does not, I will not change it or apologize for it. I would expect…and respect…the same about any artist who is committed to staying true to themselves.
I did not realize you were looking for a conversation since you simply stated your opinion and did not ask my interpretation of the quote. :)
Personally, I think it’s a great thing that we all don’t think the same way…what a boring world this would be if we did!!!
Thanks for taking ther time to clarify your comment…hugs, kelly
I came to your blog last week through your SPC portrait, and I liked it so much I wanted come back and see what else you have to offer. I have added you to my RSS feeder so I can be up to date on your latest work. Great Stuff. Check out my blog if you have time. I think we may have some ideas and talents in common.
intrepidflame…thank you kindly! i enjoyed visiting your site; you can count on me being a regular visitor! :)
It’s really beautiful this picture…
I heard that phrase before and I’m agree… but I would like that it wasn’t this way…
I LOVE this photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Helo kelly, i am writing to you today, to see if you can give me more information about yourself. I am studying your work in Digital art. And i carnt find alot of information about you as a person. Thankyou for taking your time to read my message. Hope you would write back as it will be much help. Thankyou, Amy timmins x
you have given me some head candy to munch on here! thank you