Comments on: All Art is a Self Portrait

By: Bridget B.

Bridget B. — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:01:03 +0000

Yup – art is like the transcript of an on-going dialogue between my ego and my inner voice.

By: Joy

Joy — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:22:23 +0000

Yes!!! Just a few minutes ago I wrote a poem and I was thinking the same thing…that it revealed to me something of what is going on inside that I hadn’t been consciously aware of.

i am so happy to have found your website – you often are talking about something that has been on my mind. Amazing really.

By: Thalia

Thalia — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:59:15 +0000

I’d go so far as to say that I don’t think it’s possible for art NOT to be a self-portrait of some kind. Even if you’re doing it for someone else, to someone else’s specs, or even (shudder) work-for-hire; it’s like handwriting.

I find my favorite art of mine is the kind where I don’t have much of an idea going into it what it will be. In art school we were taught to have everything figured out before hand, all the metaphor and symbol and meaning before even putting pencil to paper. I much prefer discovering it. And some pieces surprise me, even years later–looking at it from a position of perspective I am able to say, ‘oh, so THAT’S what that was about!’

By: Elizabeth Mendana

Elizabeth Mendana — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:24:31 +0000

“When I do bring ideas to life, I feel more connected to myself and to my spiritual side. Art is a bit like keeping a diary, yes, but it’s also a way of communicating with myself, of understanding what’s going on beyond the conscious everyday stuff. When I’m able to express that, I feel calmer and more alive.”

This completely resonates with me as a choreographer. Dancing is how I process and express information, ideas, emotions, and more. Movement brings clarity to my thoughts.

By: Andie

Andie — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:43:20 +0000

Loved, loved reading this. Another artist friend and I were just talkng about this a few months ago. I joked my work is so obvious with it depicting motherhood and painted so large “it” is bigger than life for me.

Anyway, I love your work. I love how much it shares about beautiful you. Always soft and moody, rich in deep blues. It quiets me when I view it.
xxxoo,
a.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:53:48 +0000

I’ve only really rediscovered my artwork this year and yes, I agree totally. It is a self portrait. A little bit of me goes into each piece. I too am drawn at the moment to feminine subjects and for the first time am really letting go and experimenting and not being afraid of the results. I’m creating for me and from me and it feels really great!

By: Kim Mailhot

Kim Mailhot — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:56:21 +0000

You have “just a doodles” like no other artist I know, Leah ! Your pieces definitely have a true soul expression quality to them, which is what always draws me in, I think.

I agree that most art you make is a self-portrait – not a complete one, but a true expression of some parts of ourselves, or some moment in our time on Earth. I love love love that ! Sometimes I feel too, like it is bigger than me, this human being on the planet, and that it is my soul energy that takes over and has something to say. When that happens, I know I am really intouch with the Creative Spirit inside all of us !

Wonderful and inspiring stuff as always. Thank you for all you put out there, beautiful One !

By: Regina

Regina — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:23:01 +0000

Each piece we create is like a little window or even just a peep hole that reveals bits of ourselves. Earlier today I was considering how simplistically I tend to paint & wondered if I’m holding back part of myself that I’m not willing to reveal. Maybe. Sometimes.
Thought provoking post. Thanks!

By: cathie carlson

cathie carlson — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:35:11 +0000

Leah, this is a little off your topic, but I can’t contain myself. I just went to your web site for the first time (I apologize that it took me so long). And am astounded by the vast array of work you produce. I love, love, love your subway collage series.
Wow! and double Wow!

By: Connie

Connie — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:59:34 +0000

I wrote you something Leah…I just couldn’t say it as easily in a comment, as I could in a post on my blog.

Peace & Love.