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08
Apr
09

8 reasons why making art is like making love

Ecstasy - 21x36 Mixed Media on canvas
Ecstasy – 21×36 Mixed Media on canvas by Jennie Rosenbaum

It has been occurring to me lately that there are many correlations between two of my favorite activities. and because I am going to try to write down the thoughts that come to me, instead of screening them based on some introverted fear I have decided to write this list. It’s been churning around in my brain for a while and was finally kicked out of there and onto my blog by Problogger’s 31DBBB project.

  1. The more you do, the more you want to do
  2. Thoughts about doing it invade your mind all the time, distracting you from your every day activities
  3. Gunk gets in places you wouldn’t believe
  4. You get really grumpy when interrupted
  5. If it isn’t going well you feel frustrated, inept and close to tears
  6. If it is going well you feel like a treat such as cigarette or a drink afterwards
  7. It provides a natural high
  8. There is a big sense of release at the end of a productive session

16
Mar
09

apologies

Consternation - 12 x 12 Oils on Canvas
Consternation – 12 x 12 Oils on Canvas by Jennie Rosenbaum

my apologies once again everyone, I’ve been coordinating my first international show and it’s been a series of headaches to say the least. most people would use this sort of thing as fuel to write about in their blog, but for some reason every time I’ve sat down to write lately I’ve been withdrawn, lost, afraid to write, unsure what to write. it isn’t flowing easily for me at the moment and writing should be fun.

one of the problems is my blog has been getting away from me. it’s been less and less my blog and more and more about nude art issues. now, I love writing my opinion pieces and editorials on these issues, but more often than not it’s the same story over and over. it’s wearing to cover the same thing. depressing even. but when I feel like I can’t write about myself on my own blog.. then we have a problem. so, inbetween working on this show I have been thinking about the direction of this blog. I still want to cover the stories and write the opinions but I also want to write about my work, my influences and even (gasp!) my self.

Admittedly I’ve also lacked the drive to work on my blog lately, and on my online marketing, I’ve been in the studio more and it’s been blissful! ideas are coming thick and fast and I’ve been reveling in the pure joy of painting.

so, I am going to make some changes around here, make my posting schedule a little easier to cope with, and I will see about condensing the twitter – because – yikes! sorry about that!

11
Jan
09

Jennie’s Tweets

Here is what I’ve been saying on Twitter. you can follow me at @minxdragon

  • 11:44 @fuelcollection *puts hand up* if you are looking for international artists I might be your gal. www.jennierosenbaum.com :) #
  • 11:46 @Forian arrrrrgghh!! my brain hurts now! #
  • 11:48 so. many. boxes. #
  • 11:52 @hellobethanne I’ve heard mixed reviews on death proof but I still want to see it. would you recommend it? #
  • 11:53 @chrispian I haven’t played munchkin in aaages! which version? #
  • 11:54 @alightheart lol! I always randomly capitalize Things! #
  • 12:24 @BJMendelson you could cruise.. it’s expensive but glamourous :) #
  • 17:40 how do you keep the sanding sheet on an orbital sander? #
  • 20:13 I tend to let go in the studio.. now we have to sand the floors and repaint everything before we move out! #

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10
Jan
09

Jennie’s Tweets

Here is what I’ve been saying on Twitter. you can follow me at @minxdragon

  • 13:30 @luketerpstra welcome! twitter is almost too much fun :D #
  • 18:50 I have been packing my life into little boxes all day.. phew! time for a break before I tackle my studio methinks. #

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09
Jan
09

Jennie’s Tweets

Here is what I’ve been saying on Twitter. you can follow me at @minxdragon

  • 13:07 fate, it seems, is not without a sense of irony… and meanness. #
  • 13:39 @film_girl congratulations!! #
  • 13:40 omg I’ve spent the last few hours on the phone getting very very little accomplished. #

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08
Jan
09

Jennie’s Tweets

Here is what I’ve been saying on Twitter. you can follow me at @minxdragon

  • 14:23 Signing a rental agreement right now.. We got a house finally! #

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07
Jan
09

Jennie’s Tweets

Here is what I’ve been saying on Twitter. you can follow me at @minxdragon

  • 13:28 @Dev_Tips @imjustcreative I may not forgive either of you for the link to ping.fm/DjzeR- fonts are my weakness.. and ps freebies- ty! #
  • 14:20 I hate waiting! I’m not a very patient person. then again, you might have guessed that about me already.

    …well? have you? :P #

  • 15:02 @TheBusyBrain I have problems with that too- sometimes it’s just easier to tweet. have you tried www.loudtwitter.com/ ? rly helped me #
  • 16:21 Wrote: 2008 Achievements at tinyurl.com/9vxqht #
  • 16:55 @jennafura woah! those photos made my day! #
  • 17:00 RT @ariherzog: I’m poor & looking for work. But I read is.gd/eKbo and was moved to contribute. And you? At least RT the URL. Thanx #
  • 17:03 @ForsakenDAemon congratulations!! #
  • 17:26 nothing like going for a walk in the sun and listening to some good music to banish the blues! #

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06
Jan
09

Jennie’s Tweets

Here is what I’ve been saying on Twitter. you can follow me at @minxdragon

  • 01:02 I am seriously over filling in rental applications- the rental market is so insane right now! …plus I keep accidentally typing renal. #
  • 01:18 @Erinkyan I would agree with that! it would be funny if it wasn’t pouring so damn much! #

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05
Jan
09

Jennie’s Tweets

Here is what I’ve been saying on Twitter. you can follow me at @minxdragon

  • 13:16 @hragvartanian fair enough! take photographs of them first though, even if you don’t like them it’s always good to chronicle your creations! #
  • 13:28 nothing like a weekend of watching truly bad movies to get your spirit back up and running! #

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04
Jan
09

Jennie’s Tweets

Here is what I’ve been saying on Twitter. you can follow me at @minxdragon

  • 15:11 @hragvartanian you could try selling them online.. you never know! #

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