1.09.2012

one word.



deciding on just one word to represent the upcoming year has taken me on quite an exploration of pondering proportions. not only has every word i written down started with a "p" which is interesting enough. i also found myself really embracing its possibilities no matter where it took me showing production, promise and progress in my adventure as an artist. i want the journey to be purposeful, prosperous but also prideful for the new year so it can provide many growing years in my creative principles. so i give myself permission to persist no matter the obstacles.

persist - continue in a state or action in spite of obstacles or objections.

some thesaurus words for persist - be stubborn, endure, grind, hold on, insist, obtain, persevere, prevail, remain, repeat, strive.

so what does this image of a bucking cowboy have to do with me? do you know the belief, strength and endurance he has to have to stay on that horse for the allotted time frame? i do because as i head into the 17th year as an artist i am full of new ideas, new challenges but most of all the persistent attitude to hold on and meet each day with the permission to succeed.

my friend cindy shared this idea from the inspiring blog of quinn mcdonald at http://quinncreative.wordpress.com/2011/
12/08/choosing-your-word/

please visit my fellow fly tribe members blogs as they celebrate their 2012 words.
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22 comments:

  1. Librarian Christie1/9/12, 10:50 AM

    Love your artwork! happy new year!

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  2. Janet1/9/12, 10:59 AM

    Sounds like a great idea to me. Persist. I like it.

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  3. Sherry Richert Belul1/9/12, 1:24 PM

    Go cowgal! I love how original this post is. It was a delight to read. And an inspiration, too!!! Fortunate to be flying with you and the the other FlyTribe gals in 2012!

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  4. Sherry Richert Belul1/9/12, 1:25 PM

    P.S.: I love your tagline: an adventurous wonderment into the tangled weeds of art. !!!

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  5. Teresa1/9/12, 1:26 PM

    After having met you, I beleive that persist is part of your DNA already. Which explains why you are such a talented artist. I, for one, will be eagerly watching your successes continue to be realized and smiling the whole time.

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  6. Kathy May1/9/12, 2:46 PM

    Hi Kelly! I love your post! How funny, I am on about my 15th year as an artist and my word was "Perseverance"? Maybe we are on just about the same page?? Wishing you an amazing 2012!!! So glad we're fellow flyers:)

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  7. Luna1/9/12, 3:53 PM

    Wonderful post, Kelly! I like how your words came together to form one powerful one. Good luck to you! Hope this brand new year is an amazing one for you! :)

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  8. Tinachicky1/9/12, 5:20 PM

    YAY Kelly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. C M Rawlins1/9/12, 5:20 PM

    The bucking bronco is PERFECT for your word. I was wonderful meeting you, and I wish you the very best in 2012.

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  10. Mary1/9/12, 7:36 PM

    Persist is a powerful word. Hope being persistent brings all good things your way in 2012! Happy to be flying with you!

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  11. Ann Marie1/9/12, 9:47 PM

    Another one I hadn't thought of, but now seems such a great choice. I think sometimes the word persist has negativity associated with it, as in someone just won't let something go. But I see the beauty in persiting and think it a good thing. Especially how you are applying it your life and art.

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  12. Kathleen Conard1/9/12, 11:20 PM

    This is WONDERFUL and if I am not mistaken, I see splots of paint! I so appreciate all you have been willing to share with me from your already persistent journey - anyone who has achieved all that you have knows how to persist, so I can only imagine what will happen now!

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  13. Katharina1/10/12, 9:41 AM

    Beautiful artwork, Kelly! I like the idea of persisting past our obstacles. Wishing you all the best for 2012!

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  14. Anonymous1/10/12, 6:18 PM

    persistance takes courage and looks like you have that :)

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  15. Lori1/10/12, 7:47 PM

    Kelly - I love your artwork! Persist is such a great word - I'm impressed that this is your 17th year of a creative life. Bravo! xoxo

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  16. Melanie1/10/12, 8:24 PM

    GREAT word! And it's a vital key in our business! Without persistence, we never get anywhere. Your artwork is beautiful!! Have a wonderfully creative 2012. Happy Flying!

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  17. Kelly1/10/12, 10:49 PM

    You know what? I really, really admire this word. It's so strong and to the Point! Wishing you a 2012 free from bull rides, but full of persistence!

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  18. Ursula Smith1/11/12, 9:18 AM

    Hi Kelly- I thought I posted yesterday, but don't see it. I'm sure my comment was brilliant, LOL! Persist is definitely a great word for you in 2012. You have the talent, for sure, so all you need to do is persist and great things will happen!!

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  19. Mary1/11/12, 8:24 PM

    Persist is a great word for the new year. Someone else chose perseverance for their word and it reminded me of a lecture I attended by a quilt artist where she mentioned following the 3 P's... patience, persistence, and perseverance.

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  20. Carmen Patti1/13/12, 10:51 AM

    I Love this word and it's a good way for me to start this day...good luck to you, and I love your work too!

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  21. chelle1/14/12, 5:54 AM

    i like your artwork Kelly , wishing you a great 2012.

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  22. Cindy Jones Lantier1/18/12, 7:59 PM

    Love your art and your word! You'll do great this year, I'm sure of it!

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