Addicted to Happiness Blog

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Bravo to artist Sally Huss for such a positive way to greet and end the day.
Aren't we finding out now how important old fashion values are in this day and age?
Reminds me of the good advice older folks in my family offered. The past few decades many of us did back away from the simpler things in life. Now, now these same ideals seem comforting and refreshing!
Our Aunt Amelia -- who lived into her mid 90's in good health, credited adhering to her motto: Everything in moderation!

I am going to try Sally's Bedtime Story- she wrote on this post linked here.
If you try it too- please let me know how it goes.

HAPPY DAY to YOU!

Sometimes You Just Have to Jump....

......in the deep end of the pool!

This oft quoted quote (that follows below)-- has been attributed to several people, including Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper. With a bit more research, it appears that the quote and original author follow;

A ship in harbor is safe... but that is not what ships are built for. John A. Shedd, Salt from My Attic, 1928

Could be that much of our self-inflicted human suffering stems from not what we do-- but from what we don't do, or accomplish, or complete, or just even attempt. In sales seminars we learned about the, fear of success. So we stand or stay paralyzed from fear (or success) instead of moving forward.

It's much easier to paddle along the river when we really want to ride that white water! (Now keep in mind-- if we have been, addicted to always being in the white water-- perhaps at this point in time, a slow trip along the shore may BE the answer!)

For me-- it is back in the studio to and also do some more marketing and work on my action oriented business plan. (Inspired by my last post after reading Sue Smith's work.)

"Whitewater" painting available at 1000Markets: http://www.1000markets.com/users/constance

Featured Artist: Sue Smith's Fabulous Blog

"A Business Plan for the Mature Artist" by Artist Sue Favinger Smith
...just posted here on lulu.com is a gift indeed!
More of Sue's work is available here: http://suesmithfineart.com/
I wish she lived near us! So much talent!

And Sue-- Thank you for all the hard work on your blog.
I paint with a tribe of "50- somethings"

Please keep up the inspiration!
Constance Vlahoulis

Artists Inspired! Alan McCarter Two-Day Workshop was a Great Success!

WOW! That's what we ALL said after this wonderful two-FULL day workshop at The Conn-Artist Studios with Master Painter, Alan McCarter!
Here is a link to flickr photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/constancev/sets/72157612983418820/

CUTE IS BACK!

"CUTE IS BACK!" ...I told my husband with a flip of my hair and a snap of my finger---after he commented how "great" I looked as we stepped out to dinner last week.
Well, why not?
Since $500 is the new $300--- we may as well be as CUTE as we can be waiting out this recession!
One great way I "go for cute" is to SHOP at MONA!
For an artist-- it is a fantastic-ly easy way to dress and Look like a darn artist without even trying!


photo credit MONA! and Paul Clark of Asheville Citizen Times
Our MONA! doesn't just go for cute--- she goes for FABULOUS

and has a legion of fans all over the country.
Her on-line store IS fabulous-- please go there and tell her The Conn-Artist sent you!

BTW- I own at least SIX pairs of MONA! shoes and they are the MOST COMFORTABLE and fun of any I have worn. And being "over 40" - hahaha-- I HAVE to wear "good" shoes like

Clarks or Merrell's etc...

she also has wonderful hoody sweaters--

all kinds of stuff like cool arty clothes, purses, jewelry, mostly hand made!

"Go For Cute" can't we? Well MONA! would say-- Go For Fabulous Honey-- when you look Fabulous, nobody notices your wrinkles!"Please COMMENT BACK and tell us what you are doing to stay UP, HAPPY, INSPIRED, CREATIVE or even CUTE!
HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours!

Go and make your life a masterpiece- A Work of Art- START TODAY!

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What Do Artists Need Muse Wise?

I really want to know since it surely seems that our Market (at The Conn-Artist Studios and Art Gallery) IS THE ARTISTS!

Although WINNING this contest is only open to an artist who can travel to WNC to take advantage of a Free Open Studio Day--- anyone can enter if they agree to the rules as listed. The most creative one will win.

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