Affirmation for June 21, 2011: Release Your Inner Artist

We do not wish to imitate nature, we do not wish to reproduce. We want to produce. We want to produce the way a plant produces its fruit, not depict. We want to produce directly, not indirectly. Since there is not a trace of abstraction in this art we call it concrete art.- Hans Arp
Thought of the Day:
Many have an inner artist but are constantly discouraged by the criticisms of our peers. Art is often considered a beautiful picture or a realistic reproduction of the world around us. Dadaism arose in rebellion against these ideas that "art" has a restricted meaning. A piece of art is like a personal piece of the artist's heart and soul. It is a reflection of his or her inner most feelings and ideas. Whether the critics love or hate the art piece, the artist continues to create for the sake of creating and giving the world a piece of him or herself. 
Everything is an art piece including yourself! Who you are is a reflection of your inner most feelings and ideas and no matter what the world says, you are a wonderful work of art. 
Create in confidence!
TeamDS
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