tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post114973259586074320..comments2024-01-07T00:44:10.737-08:00Comments on Lisa Snellings: Tenacity saves the bunny.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17033378825749946868noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-1150402799014770272006-06-15T13:19:00.000-07:002006-06-15T13:19:00.000-07:00To each of you, thanks so much. I promised myself...To each of you, thanks so much. I promised myself when I started this journal it would be about the process of art. I don't think I can write about the process of art without writing about the process of life.<BR/>Because one makes the other.<BR/><BR/>to Jenn: interesting. Thanks. I keep hearing and living this idea that to learn to do something well, you must do it. I am happy to find myself in good company.<BR/><BR/> To all:Which reminds me---one of the things I must do before I enter the studio tonight is finish another rescue lesson. Time to hit the water. <BR/>Just to remind you---sometimes it's you who inspire me. Thank you.lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07410230007560550179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-1150381084456283422006-06-15T07:18:00.000-07:002006-06-15T07:18:00.000-07:00Notes from a stranger.From your post:"The speaking...Notes from a stranger.<BR/><BR/>From your post:<BR/>"The speaking was much harder than the dancing. I’ve watched the tape several times now. It’s painful somewhat because I see mostly the flaws. I don’t like the sound of my voice and I’m not nearly as articulate and entertaining as I’d like to be. The first time I watched it I decided I should never do it again."<BR/><BR/>From Neil's post today:<BR/>"It got stuff I wrote into print. There is nothing for a young author that teaches you how to get better faster than reading something you wrote in print -- suddenly every mistake, every infelicity, every laziness, shows up as if in neon letters."<BR/><BR/>I happened to read both of these today, from Neil's page to the link he provided to your site. I think the synchronicity of these two statements is meaningful, and was thereby compelled to share them. <BR/><BR/>It all gets better as you go. Just keep dancing.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597630887713954960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-1149897081067603992006-06-09T16:51:00.000-07:002006-06-09T16:51:00.000-07:00You inspire me with these things, your art and you...You inspire me with these things, your art and your life. I'm sure that's little consolation, but I could not pass this post by without finally saying so. Thank you for existing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-1149871421388194372006-06-09T09:43:00.000-07:002006-06-09T09:43:00.000-07:00I am but a small voice...but if one small voice ca...I am but a small voice...but if one small voice can squeeze into your subconscious, listen to it...Your speech was articulate, inspiring and very entertaining. Any flaws you think may have been there were definitely washed away by your endearing and sometimes outrageous stories. Triumph in your victories...we loved every precious moment of your time with usTivoFanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03144613392777196244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-1149774873584822852006-06-08T06:54:00.000-07:002006-06-08T06:54:00.000-07:00I rather liked your GOH speech at Balticon. You a...I rather liked your GOH speech at Balticon. You are brave. Neil has a great deal more practice at public speaking than most of us; one day it may click.Dan Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894953005632382940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-1149771634056639192006-06-08T06:00:00.000-07:002006-06-08T06:00:00.000-07:00And just so you know, I wrote all of that in my un...And just so you know, I wrote all of that in my underwear.<BR/><BR/>(So nobody thinks I've gone soft).Derek Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01555485192723965604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-1149771463170480052006-06-08T05:57:00.000-07:002006-06-08T05:57:00.000-07:00The thing I'm trying to teach myself is that its o...The thing I'm trying to teach myself is that its often the doing and learning of a task that is more important than the task itself. It keeps us from being as sedentary as we may be tempted to be, out of depression, fear, what have you. <BR/><BR/>I can't remember where I read this, or if I'm paraphrasing, or what, but somebody once said that movement is the compost of the mind. Activity, and learning, and challenging ourselves both physically and mentally is what allows us to be creative creatures. Which seems like such an obvious thing to say... but something that needs to be said often. <BR/><BR/>Lisa, along with always surprising me here, you also impress me with your honesty. You're one of the few people I know who can manage to be inspiring in both creativity and depression. Not that that makes the depression any more pleasant for you, but the fact that you share it so ego-lessly and honestly with everybody here certainly makes US feel a bit more normal. Sometimes its the tiniest realizations, or the most illogical ones that knock us back over the edge into the dark.<BR/><BR/>I don't relish hearing about somebody else's painful down-swings, but at least I don't feel like I'm the only one, and it gives me hope for my own life and work, seeing what you've done.Derek Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01555485192723965604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-1149749484493739942006-06-07T23:51:00.000-07:002006-06-07T23:51:00.000-07:00Lisa, in my opinion it is really great to see some...Lisa, in my opinion it is really great to see someone so involved in life and self-improvement and working at something like life-saving techniques. <BR/><BR/>I paid close attention to that speech and I truly did find it inspiring. I enjoyed your stories and I appreciated what you had to say about your work and your past and all of the things that make your art what it is. I especially appreciated how it was not one of those usual "art speeches"... the kind that anyone can make.. it seemed to be truly you... and it left me more interested in your art than ever. <BR/><BR/>we are all fools and we are all wisemen... and none of us are old until we let ourselves be.<BR/><BR/>may the 'clicks' drive you all your days... they are mostly worth the effort <BR/><BR/>As a budding artist (still in the pod) and a daughter of an artist and a great grand-daughter of an artist I saw only the successes in your speech. The points well made... the comments that seemed to be so true as to leave marks. Your words left marks on me... but I appreciated your bravery best ... you really CAN do anything... your daughter was right.Rubiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12489017422221346200noreply@blogger.com