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Friday, May 3, 2013

"Tribute"

The Illustration Friday word for the week is “Tribute” in honor of its founder, Penelope Dullaghan.  I’m sure Penelope has turned over the reins of the site to very capable hands, but I’d like to take a moment to say thanks for her efforts in creating a forum for artists to post their work and share their thoughts.

It’s inspiring to see what other people can create, whether it’s a website like IF or the individual posts people make to their blogs.  The Mother Theresas and Ghandis and Jane Goodalls are overlooked too often, and so it’s even easier to overlook more human-level accomplishments.  We all need to do our best at whatever we’re best at, and if we inspire others along the way, even better.

Sometimes I think about the blessings I’ve received in life, and most often I think of those blessings as people.  I have been very fortunate to have known some really admirable people who went out of their way to give me guidance and support when I’ve needed it.  In a week when we’re remembering Penelope’s support of artists, I’m reminded of all the artists I’ve known who told me to stick with it when I felt giving up.

In a way, I find this an odd thing to focus on today because I finally updated my LinkedIn profile with my new job which is more about management and a database than art, but I’m also spending my morning in a very familiar way – waiting for a printer to give me proofs.  Sometimes I have to remind myself that I haven’t really given up the art, and maybe this job will give me the freedom to paint what I want in my own time instead of selling cookies?

My apologies in advance for not answering your comments this weekend.  I’m taking a road trip with a friend and may or may not get to the computer.  It’s been a long time since I’ve gone anywhere just for fun, so I’m looking forward to a break from thinking about data and budgets and things.  I’m also starting to appreciate my new roommate situation because I can leave my Penny Penelope puppy at home in good hands.

I hope everyone has a great weekend and let’s all inspire somebody today!

15 comments:

  1. And thanks to IF I have met some great blogging friends like you Linda! That flame is burning so brightly in your picture. I will certainly join you in this tribute. I am glad you are managing to get away for a break, it really does recharge the batteries. It's also good to hear that the room mate is working out fine ;0)
    Jane x

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  2. What a super tribute and illustration, Linda! I am so glad to have met you through IF! Hooray for your new roomate and puppy arrangements..that is super to hear. Wishing you a wonderful road trip this weekend..it'll be a fabulous way to recharge and relax! : )

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  3. Amen! I have enjoyed seeing great talent & "meeting" new people through IF over the past year+, as well as creating more art than I have in decades!! I suppose I have Penelope to thank! Have fun this weekend, Linda!!

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  4. Very nice tribute! I'm reading this and trying to remember how it was I found IF. I can hardly remember life before it. It's helped me in my creativity, but more importantly, I've met so many great people like you! Enjoy your weekend getaway!

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  5. If it hadn't been for IF, I would have missed your wonderfully warm-hearted and inspiring posts which would have been a great loss indeed.

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  6. I've been so happy to meet all of you too! I had no idea that blogging could bring so many wonderful new people into my life. All blessings :) I had a very pleasant weekend, and I hope the same was true for all of you. Here's to hoping for a good week for all of us too!

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  7. Have a great time on your road trip Linda. You deserve it! I haven't posted on IF lately. But I haven't given it up. I just don't get a lot of blog traffic from it so I need to branch out. Plus I've been having fun with creative writing on Random 5 Friday.

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  8. It was nice to get away, but now it's back to the usual stuff. I think I need to plan another road trip. I like the idea of Random 5 Friday Sharon. Thanks for sharing that site.

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  9. Now, who doesn't love a good road trip! I hope you had a marvelous time and I love the colors and energy in this week art! :)

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  10. Thanks Indigene! It was nice to get out and see things turning green :)

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  11. This is a kind tribute, Linda.
    Wishing you a safe and wonderful trip.

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  12. What a "bright" post and "shiny" illustration, Linda! Hope you had a great getaway, a well deserved break for somebody whose candle burns brilliantly at both ends on any given day! Happy weekend to you, again! :o)

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  13. How was your weekend road trip? Are you going to post anything about it?

    I continue to read the blogs because of what you've said in this post - inspiration!

    Thank you and all the other blog friends.

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  14. Thanks for leading the way to Illustration Friday with this post, Linda. I didn't know of its existence. I am not an illustrator, but I enjoyed looking through a lot of great work - and will continue in doing so. May you have had a fun road trip.

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