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"My, you've changed!"

4/21/2017

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Still life paintings from 2010, 2016, 2017
I hear this a lot.  It's not the comment itself that I struggle with as much as the pregnant pause and the self-judgement that follow. I think to myself...for better, or for worse? It's similar to other personal, open-ended questions like: Did you get a haircut? or Have you lost weight? It's hard not to explain yourself or to get caught up in a negative thought pattern. Question is: how do I respond to commentary about my work (good, bad, or indifferent)? I used to offer an explanation of why my work has shifted so much. Almost in my defense. After repeatedly hearing myself banter on about it, I realized I don't have to respond. I can choose to take in comments and remain neutral. With the understanding that it's all as it is. So, saying nothing wins. My, I have changed!


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Barbara Muir link
4/26/2017 09:29:20 am

And what lovely changes. I adore your work. You are an inspiration.

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Lisa Noonis
4/26/2017 11:21:21 am

thank you very much Barbara!

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Terri Einer link
4/26/2017 09:29:44 am

Congratulations on you new blog and I personally LOVE your current style. So loose and expressive. Right up my alley!
Happy Painting!

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Lisa Noonis
4/26/2017 11:22:01 am

Thank you very much Terri!

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jodi edwards
4/27/2017 07:41:37 pm

Your change inspires me more than anything, and is totally why your art is so great!

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Lisa
4/27/2017 09:31:39 pm

Thanks Jodi. Much appreciated.

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Kathy Morrissey link
5/11/2017 11:12:12 am

Evolved Lisa!! I love the new work

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mb lufkin
11/29/2017 01:26:23 pm

Found this nugget of inspiration today just when I needed it! Thank you. So awesome to see you recently. Congrats on the amazing work. mb

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lisa
12/2/2017 11:11:43 am

thank you soooo much!! you're the best DR. MB!!

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