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Trust the Process

3/29/2017

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It's been some time since my last post. Sometimes there just aren't enough hours in the day to accomplish all the things I wish to create and write. There are many simple pleasures in life. For me one of them is the smell of freshly cut wood in the studio. There are many ways to create art. Many of them use technology or power tools. While I do use some power tools, I prefer to continue to use my trusted carving tools to hone and shape the wood into the image in my mind. There is something peaceful and relaxing in the systematic carving process. It's a creative expressive release that is definitely the foundation of art therapy. I truly believe in the healing capabilities of the creative process. Everyone can benefit from the creative process. Whether it is the rhythmic movement of the paint brush against the canvas or the flow of the pen gliding across the paper, quieting the mind, focusing on opening the mind and exploring helps center oneself. We all hope to create something beautiful in the end, but truly it is all about the process. If the end result turns out to be something beautiful, well then that is simply a bonus. I encourage all of you to create for the sake of the process. Explore a new medium. Don't let fear or doubt hold you back. Just jump in and let go. You'll be glad you did. #jnicholsart #lifeofanartist #trusttheprocess
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    Welcome!

     I'm Jennifer Nichols, a mixed media artist from North Carolina. I enjoy capturing the essence of nature through a variety of materials. I incorporate found objects such as strainers and bottle caps into my work. I am drawn to these items but it is also important to me to do my part to protect our environment by keeping things out of the land fill. 

    My blog is designed for art appreciators as well as artists. Everyone enjoys learning about the process an artist goes through when creating. And because I think there is a spark of creativity in all of us, I enjoy sharing tips or information that may help you on your creative journey.

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