Reflection & Life Art Alert.
Tags:Just finished up two days of whirlwind teaching in Sydney. Eight classes over two days with half-hour breaks in between - amazing craziness is what I call it. It was awesome. The students were awesome - excited and open and willing to take risks to try some new stuff and do some things that were outside of their comfort zone (which is what learning is all about). This is one of the gifts I receive through teaching - those little glimmers of something beginning to burn inside of someone else - those sparks - those words or images or whatever that may possibly take someone in a whole new direction in their art or even in their life.
I know I will have more to say tomorrow as I get ready to head back to Oregon. In the mean time, I want to leave you with a bit of inspiration I saw tonight - a Life Art Alert: Kristina's Why I Scrapbook
So, so cool. I have to make one for myself.
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Let me be the first to say an enormous THANK YOU for your amazing inspiration and all that you have shared with us over the last two days. Words cannot express all that you have given and shared with me. For this I humbly say thank you and I look forward to trying out some of my new ideas and inspiration... from your type A student - Janelle xx
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Wow, Kristina's journal is amazing. The way she expresses her passion for scrapbooking is incredible. Great inspiration, Ali. Just what I need today as I prepare to CKU next week. Thanks! :)
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Thats amazing! Thanks for pointing it out and thanks for all the inspiration you give us! You are wonderful! Safe travels! :)
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I totally hear you on the gift of teaching. That's always my favorite part, and it reminds me of why I'm doing what I'm doing. Good stuff. I hope your trip home is pleasant as possible. =) Going home always feels so good.
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Thanks Ali,
Your classes were really cool, I am so ready to create stuff about me, I just finished my "perspectives book" LOOOVE IT and I feel like I can finally say I DO THIS STUFF FOR ME and I am way cool with that! I truly feel liberated, THANKS, Big time!
Come visit again soon, bring your beautiful family and stay a bit to experience a real stay in oz!
Hugs
Jules
My daughter started a "Ali inner/Donna outer" mini album about her and were she is at at 13, I was only home half an hour too! Inspiration is contageous!
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Life art Alert....I LOVE IT! Thanks man. Now hurry up and come home!
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wow. thank you so much for the link to that blog. just breathtaking. thank you so so much!
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so glad you've had a wild good time, A - and I totally agree, K's art is just amazing and inspiring. Can't wait to see you in Sept.
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Hey Ali. Glad that you are starting your long trip back home and that soon you will be with Chris and Simon.
Thanks for that direction to Kristina's blog. Her album is amazing. Might start one for me...
Kate
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glad your time in Aussie was cool, i am in brisbane but couldn't get a chance to get down this time - you'll have to come back again! Or maybe I'll make it to USA ... love your work!
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Thanks for the pointer -- AWESOME and beautiful art!
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Ali - just love reading your blog - as always you remain so positive about everything Ms Glass Half Full. In spite of the fact that you must be exhausted and home sick. Well done you - you set a great example. Safe journey!
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Thanks Ali. You rock!!! Loved your classes and yes I have finished one of them. The other will be finished soon. Safe home.
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Ali girl you know how much you rock my world. Love your smile, love your work, love your laugh, love you. Will email you those photos once I get a chance to get through them all.
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Thanks for that link Ali! How flippin' awesome is her work?! I so wanted to leave her a comment but I coudn't-it wouldn't let me! :( Jane
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WOW! You had a packed teaching schedule. I'm so glad you and the students got so much out of it. That makes it all worth it. Have a safe trip home! http://jolenegeorge.blogspot.com/
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Hi Ali, I have never taken one of your classes but I am hoping to be lucky enough when you come to Canada in November. I cant wait. You inspire so many of us everyday, so thank you!
I have a life artist alert for you too...
http://cestmoitoday.blogspot.com/
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Safe travels home Ali! We would love to see you back down here one day especially with Chris and Simon.
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I have finished all my "Ali projects"... three of them. LOVE THEM.
Between you and Cathy you have TOTALLY converted me. I used to be a 12x12 ONLY girl. Occassional framed piece. But no WAY I was ever going to deviate from my albums... my treasures.
NOW I cant wait.
Oh.... and next time I see you Ali...you owe me two coffees *wink*
ANd there WILL be a next time. I thought I loved you before... I SO LOVE YOU NOW.
Stalker alert.
Nah just jokes.
Keep doing what you do ALi. YOu inspire and touch so many hearts and souls girl.
Bx
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Ali, your classes were truly inspiring. You are so amazing! It was so great to be a part of this experience. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay in Australia and have a safe trip home.
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