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talent/no talent/little talent

updated fri 26 jun 98

 

Barbara Lewis on wed 24 jun 98

Dear Friends:

I've been too busy to get involved in the "art vs. craft" and "talent"
stuff, but I accidentally read Joyce Lee's recent response and it moved me
to respond. The following quote from Martha Graham has helped me enormously
over the years and I hope it helps some of you.

"There is a life force, an energy, a quickness, that is translated
through you into action. If you block it, the world will not have it. You
do not have to believe in yourself or your work. It is not your business to
compare yourself with others. It is your business to keep open and aware
directly to the urges that motivate you, to keep the channel open."

When I have gotten frustrated I have found the answer to be working in the
studio.
Best regards, Barbara
Wellspring Clayworks
5412 Well Spring Road
La Plata, MD 20646
blewis@crosslink.net

Dwiggins, Sandra (NCI) on thu 25 jun 98



-----Original Message-----
From: Barbara Lewis [SMTP:blewis@crosslink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 1998 3:57 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list CLAYART
Subject: Talent/No Talent/Little Talent

----------------------------Original message----------------------------
Dear Friends:

I've been too busy to get involved in the "art vs. craft" and "talent"
stuff, but I accidentally read Joyce Lee's recent response and it moved me
to respond. The following quote from Martha Graham has helped me enormously
over the years and I hope it helps some of you.

"There is a life force, an energy, a quickness, that is translated
through you into action. If you block it, the world will not have it. You
do not have to believe in yourself or your work. It is not your business to
compare yourself with others. It is your business to keep open and aware
directly to the urges that motivate you, to keep the channel open."

When I have gotten frustrated I have found the answer to be working in the
studio.
Best regards, Barbara
Wellspring Clayworks
5412 Well Spring Road
La Plata, MD 20646
blewis@crosslink.net