I have noticed with the NEW YEAR ringing in that many artists choose a word to use and inspire them through the coming year.
Thanks to Paint Party Fridays I have been exposed to so many new and exciting things. One of these is digital art.
I decided to choose the word COURAGE.
I can't tell if I am more afraid to fail or more afraid to succeed.
Crazy isn't it? I would like for 2012 to be my year that I try, my year to pursue and my year to accomplish goals.
So here is my 8x10 Digital WORD Poster
Corel Painter 11
©2012 Artist: Sheri Cook
P.S. Check out my WORD CLOUD header image!
I created that this week as well in Corel Painter 11.
Wonderful ~ well done ~ all art work does take some time ~ Hope you have it hanging somewhere you see it everyday ~ And may 2012 be your year to Shine brighter than ever~ namaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey)
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol (Share The Creative Journey). I like your idea to post it somewhere visible to see it everyday.
DeleteI really LOVE my WORD CLOUD! Thanks for noticing that one too Carol. (Share The Creative Journey).
DeleteWord Cloud is awesome ~~ namaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey)
ReplyDeleteCourage is a great word to choose. Here's to a courageous 2012 :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa (Wright Stuff) for your words about Courage being a great word to choose and to a courageous 2012. It's what I hope for.
DeleteCourage is a great word to choose! Happy creating, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThank you Valerie (Craft Attack). I like that others understand my word Courage and that it wasn't silly to choose! Happy creating to you as well.
DeleteThe poster is awesome! I love every word you added to it!! Courage might be a good word for me to focus on in some areas of my life as well. :0)
ReplyDeleteBlessing to you,
Dale Ann ~
Hey Dale Ann (De la Renaissance) I love that you think my poster is awesome! Courage is a good word for many artists to focus on in various areas of life. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteCourage, what an inspiring word! Your poster is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCatherine Denton
Dear Catherine, Thank you for visiting me and commenting on my WORD Courage. It was my hope that it would be an inspiring word! I appreciate your kind comments too.
DeleteAdding a little courage to your amazing talent, and this is bound to be a great year for you.
ReplyDeleteDear Carlarey, I do so hope that by adding a little courage to my talents will result in a great year for me. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteOh nice header Sheri and word poster. You know, I haven't chosen a word yet, but you've got me thinking. Great job as always Sheri. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteDear Gloria, Thank you for your kind words about my header and word poster. I encourage you to find your WORD for 2012 and express it in a favorite art form. You have a nice weekend too!
Deletewishing you a wonderful time as you journey through this year with your companion: courage.... may it thrill you endlessly.
ReplyDeleteTammie, I love the way you phrased this...Wishing you a wonderful time as you journey through this year with your companion: courage.... may it thrill you endlessly.
DeleteI like that visual and will embrace it! Thank you so much.
Beautiful work, Sheri. Courage is a great word for all of us to have as a motto.
ReplyDeleteDear Faye, you are so right. Courage is a great word for all of us to have as a motto. I agree!
DeleteI LOVE word clouds! What a perfect way to illustrate your word of the year!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF,
Stephanie
I think it looks wonderful! And a wonderful word for 2012!!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!
inspiring word, Courage...nice art too.
ReplyDeleteA great word for the year. I know exactly what you mean about being as afraid to succeed as fail-there are so many things i'm afraid to try in case they work and then what would i do!! Still this is the year i want to try. Great digital poster!
ReplyDeleteDear Nicola (Pointy Pix) It helps to know others know exactly what I mean about being as afraid to succeed as fail. I love hearing that this is the year you want to try. I wish you every success! Thank you for the kind words about my digital poster!
DeleteI am not so afraid to make more! LOL.
Hi, Sheri!
ReplyDeleteWonderful word cloud and word choice for 2012!
I completely understand of what you write...being both afraid to fail and succeed! I remember reading that in The Artist's Way, too.
I am your newest blog follower now, too! Should have started following sooner...always love visiting on Fridays! :)
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Dear Mary C. Nasser (Mixed-Media Map Art), It made my day that you completely understand of what I write...being both afraid to fail and succeed! You mentioned reading that in The Artist's Way, too. Is that a good book?
DeleteI am delighted to welcome you as my newest blog follower and that you love visiting on Fridays! Thanks so much!
I love that you have made a page like this about your word.... courage is a fab choice... I have gone for embrace and am trying to go with the flow and just accept the madness that seems to be my life... I am loving seeing what words people are choosing aren't you.... have a great week...xx
ReplyDeleteDear Tracey Fletcher King,
DeleteI love that you chose the word EMBRACE and trying to go with the flow and just accept the madness that seems to be your life. Hopefully it gives you peace in the middle of your storms that take you away from creativity. I too am loving seeing what words people are choosing. Thank you so much for visiting this week.
I think your poster is incredible. I loved all of the inspirational thoughts you included on it. May you have a wonderful year full of courage to do all of the things that will make you the happiest.
ReplyDeleteDear Ginny, I love what you wrote to me...To have a wonderful year full of courage to do all of the things that will make me the happiest.
DeleteNow THAT will take courage indeed! Thank you!
Courage is a great word...and its true, so many times we are more afraid to succeed! Well, here's wishing you courage and success in all your endeavors! Like the poster...almost like a vision board :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful message, very possitive and strong ♥
ReplyDeleteGreat word! Mine is Enjoy and I've enjoyed your story and your poster.
ReplyDeletexox
Dear Anne, I love your word ENJOY!
DeleteWe all need to learn to apply this in our lives and artistic journeys. Wishing you every enjoyable success in 2012!
this has beautiful colours answer it certainly is a wonderful word for 2012...xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat word Sheri! Nice digi collage!
ReplyDeleteSimply wonderful! I love all the verses you chose and how you laid them out on this beautiful background. Great choice of word also.
ReplyDeleteMy word is enjoy - I intend to enjoy every moment of every day from here on in.
Happy 2012!
xox
Dear Anne, I like your word ENJOY! I love the conviction in your post that you intend to do just that through your artistic journey!
DeleteHere's to a very ENJOYable 2012!
We all need courage no matter how brave we feel we already are. :) It's a great word to go by. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Natasha May, Your words "We all need courage no matter how brave we feel we already are." really hit me. It is so easy to forget that we do have brave little hearts somewhere inside us.
DeleteA great word for 2012. Send a little of that my way. Nice collage. Happy ppf late!
ReplyDeleteCourage is a wonderful word for the year! In fact, your poster is full of many good words to keep in mind. Very cool header, too!
ReplyDeletebeautiful art, sheri. And beautiful site to begin with. Lovely word is courage. We all need a dose of that. What you have done is a great way for you to be reminded always to try than be afraid. You can do this!
ReplyDeleteThank you Elisa Choi, I appreciate your encouragement that I can do it! Thank you for visiting my BLOG and commenting.
DeleteGreat word and lovely poster you created for it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Eva! My REPLY buttons finally work! WhooHooo!!!!!
DeleteWow this came out beautiful! What a great word, we can all use courage!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Geckostone!
DeleteCourage is such a great word, Sheri, and I wish you all of it! It takes courage to try something new and to follow your dreams and make them happen. I know about being afraid to fail - but if you don't try, you will never know. And what do you have to lose? So go for it, girl!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's the KEY isn't it? If we never try we will never know...what if? Thanks for the wisdom and stopping by Carola.
DeleteOh, wow! This is really cool - and such a great word ;) I am so impressed with digital art - I'm clueless! xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou would be surprised how clueless I am. For now just call me the girl with a hint of an idea how all this digital media is done. Hahahaaa. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteWhat a cool idea!! Love the poster and your header!!
ReplyDeleteCourage is a great word! I think it's interesting where one word can lead and that's a powerful word. I took a look at your horses on etsy, they are lovely :).
ReplyDeleteWith your talent 'succeed' or 'success' is very likely, so find that courage & there will be no stopping you :)
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