Living an Artful Life is more than just buying art, going to galleries, or even hanging out at coffee houses; there’s more, much more. For me it’s the little things in my life that collectively create a wonderful Artful Lifestyle. I’m blessed to have a supportive family which encourages me to live artfully; so what does it mean “to live an Artful Life”?
It’s a lifestyle; a conscience decision to look at your surroundings as a canvas, the people as the mediums to paint with and your life’s journey as a great novel and you the author.
Here are a few things that will certainly invigorate your Artful life, and get you started on your journey.
Surround yourself with artful things- if you create art, hang it on your walls, fill selves, and use it, don’t just put it away in a box …show it off! Ask for your friends work as well, share it.
Proclaim your artist freedom- stop caring about what others (outsiders) think of you and how you live and remember “be who you are and say what you feel because those that mind, don’t matter and those that matter, don’t mind” Dr. Seuss. Awesome Words to live by.
Be one of a kind- break out of the ordinary and be proud to show your individuality. Wear it like a crown, and soon the world will look more like your kingdom.
Practice kindness- always have a nice word to give. Start your day with a positive thought and share it with everyone.
Pay it forward- make small art and give it away. Share your techniques with the world. Don’t worry about competition, your work is yours and no one can change or take that from you.
Most importantly ….DO IT TODAY! If only for five minutes, create something, doodle, dance, sing Live your ARTFUL LIFE!
