The Passion of the Paint

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Here's an interesting short film about the artist Naomi Frears in Cornwall talking about her passion for painting. I found it inspiring and so I thought I'd share it here :)

Comments

Andrea and Kim said…
Oh Jess, this is so inspirational. I am so glad you found her and this video. I love how she speaks about her future and the direction of her work...what she feels and thinks, but remaining open to the possibilities. I also am inspired to pull out those sketchbooks and see what hits me, you know? I am not good with going back to see from where I have come, but that is important to jog the memory for some new stuff, don't you think?

So are you going to pull out the canvas again? :) I can't seem to give them up. I suppose I am not ready, yet.

Thanks again, Jess for making sure I see this...your intuition was spot on about me and this video.
15 April 2009 at 21:28
Jess said…
Hi Kim, I'm glad you enjoyed it too. You don't have to give up canvases!!!
16 April 2009 at 08:49
sukipoet said…
great video! I enjoyed it so much and will listen again.
16 April 2009 at 14:32
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