tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11427342.post7014499388201476882..comments2023-07-24T23:10:48.478+12:45Comments on Fifi Colston Creative: Tied up in knotsFifi Colstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10725999629390100976noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11427342.post-38250466601171408422013-01-07T19:27:55.215+13:452013-01-07T19:27:55.215+13:45Yep, back to tying our shoe-laces and being gratef...Yep, back to tying our shoe-laces and being grateful for the shoe (as long as it's styish Fifi),and the flexibility to bend that low still... and all the things you acknowledged. A lovely post.maggie@at-the-bay.comhttp://www.maggieraineysmith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11427342.post-23039290641123002572013-01-04T10:38:38.896+13:452013-01-04T10:38:38.896+13:45Deb, we share that same illustration space in our ...Deb, we share that same illustration space in our hearts and on paper and more recently in the digital space- and we are better company in the world when we don't swap it for cleaning jobs- our audiences never see the sparkly loos- but they love the pictures that draw them into a magical story world. Thank you for your comments :) Maureen- yes and thank you xFifi Colstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725999629390100976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11427342.post-89813903064690360032013-01-03T21:49:18.213+13:452013-01-03T21:49:18.213+13:45Love this post! So many head noddings and a triump...Love this post! So many head noddings and a triumphant YES for Gavin's ACHIEVEMENT AND YOUR OWN! and a wise example to remind us of our blessings from Mandy. Beautifully written Ms Colston!!maureenhttp://www.maureencrisp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11427342.post-62619470265161718362013-01-03T14:57:37.598+13:452013-01-03T14:57:37.598+13:45Hi Fifi, thank you so much for being so eloquent! ...Hi Fifi, thank you so much for being so eloquent! You're definitely not alone on that rocky road. <br />I think we've all been in that dark place - doubts about what you're doing, why, and how come the phone isn't ringing with the next big job.<br />I made a decision some time ago that I wanted to earn a living from something I was really passionate about - making art; whether it be teaching or freelancing I wasn't going to clean houses or schools ever again. <br />I'm still learning to block out the negative. Yes it's tough out there. For my own sanity I'm learning to focus on what I'm wanting to achieve. This also doesn't mean I don't despair! Fortunately my partner is very understanding and supportive. He gives me a helping hand out of that hole.<br />By the way I've been a huge fan of yours for some time!<br />DebDeborahHindehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01924180966513706409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11427342.post-21502235179349376742013-01-03T14:54:55.590+13:452013-01-03T14:54:55.590+13:45Hi Fifi, thank you so much for being so eloquent! ...Hi Fifi, thank you so much for being so eloquent! You're definitely not alone on that rocky road. <br />I think we've all been in that dark place - doubts about what you're doing, why, and how come the phone isn't ringing with the next big job.<br />I made a decision some time ago that I wanted to earn a living from something I was really passionate about - making art; whether it be teaching or freelancing I wasn't going to clean houses or schools ever again. <br />I'm still learning to block out the negative. Yes it's tough out there. For my own sanity I'm learning to focus on what I'm wanting to achieve. This also doesn't mean I don't despair! Fortunately my partner is very understanding and supportive. He gives me a helping hand out of that hole.<br />By the way I've been a huge fan of yours for some time!<br />DebDeborahHindehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01924180966513706409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11427342.post-51907351586233191802013-01-03T14:32:37.150+13:452013-01-03T14:32:37.150+13:45thank you Mandy :) and as you say, we live in rela...thank you Mandy :) and as you say, we live in relatively safe country and with much freedom with people who love us. And really- those are riches beyond belief!Fifi Colstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725999629390100976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11427342.post-7275644059166563322013-01-03T13:53:51.488+13:452013-01-03T13:53:51.488+13:45yep, know exactly how you feel! The only way I can...yep, know exactly how you feel! The only way I can counter it is to remind myself how lucky I am to be living in a country that's (relatively) safe and democratic, that I am able to indulge myself in doing the thing I love without (often) starving, and that the people I love love me back and don't give a toss if I succeed at writing or not! Doesn't mean I don't despair on a regular basis, but it helps keep it a little in check.<br />Though, for the record, you ARE a success - and every lvoes and respcts both your work and you! MxMandy Hagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17597700192356051169noreply@blogger.com