I used to feel much the same way about doing painting and stuff – it wasn’t my thing, I sucked at it. But now and again I do have a go. You really feel good afterwards and as you’ve shown – using your creativity in different ways can really help your writing too.

Karen oh that is such a big and interesting question! My initial answer is… I hear the words, and then I try and write them. I think for me writing is primarily an aural experience. But. But, there are things, primarily in the natural world, that I see (and feel) and then want to communicate. I hold that image (feeling) in my mind as I write, and I did the same thing as I ‘painted’. I wanted to communicate the essence of that experience.

But as to whether writing is visual… I’m still not sure. There’s a conversation and a half in that one, I’m sure

Karen (Swim) I wanted to hold off posting this until you’d all had the cards to avoid spoiling the surprise… but I couldn’t wait for ever! You are right, we do push the boundaries, and push the limits of what we and others believe is possible. You know Karen there have been many points over the last few months I’ve wondered ‘why do I blog?’ but when it comes down to it, over and again it’s because it allows me to push and stretch my beliefs about what’s possible. And I think we all do that, in our own way, in our own style, and encourage each other when someone is needing a lift, or is ready to make a stretch. As I’ve said to you before… we are pioneers. I really believe we are.

George thanks…and… are you sure????

@ Alex – thanks for chipping in re your writing process, what you see, hear and feel. I wonder if we could all find a way to share how this works for us sometime, because I think we could all learn a lot from it… things that are similar, and others that are so different. It might help us to learn more about the art & craft, and also to value the gifts, attitudes and approach we have – what do you think?

Alex I’m glad you’ve not forgotten the video…! A comment once shared becomes a commitment… but of course, as a someday busting coach, you know that

Janice you have no idea, just no idea how significant this has been for me. Or maybe again… perhaps you do have every idea. Art is a living breathing thing, you write. Oh yes, oh yes.

Barbara thank you, so much

Terry I love that…”creative talent…bleeds past borders..” You’re right, why not…? The only reason is the limiting beliefs we hold in our heads, and things we’ve held onto since school days about things we’re told we can and can’t do. Thank you for the feedback, I really value it

Amy I loved the hidden, secret aspect of your card too. I think we were swapping a little bit of magic, don’t you?

Kathy those limiting beliefs are just so… limiting, aren’t they?! Thanks for your feedback. I value it gratly

Meryl thanks, I’d have said the same thing until recently, and I’ve had so much fun discovering otherwise. I make no pretences that the artwork is any good – what really surprised me is how much I loved doing it, and how excited Iwas by the results. Something to do with the fact each card was different – compared to writing, when you can edit, print, edit, reprint, till it’s ‘right’… and every version is the same. I felt much more attached to these cards as a result. It was an interesting experiment

Debbie thank you All I wanted to do was express and convey the feelings I have for this place. If I have done some of that… well, that makes me feel really good