Dear one who fancies yourself a bohemian,

Bohemianism is not a fad or craze.

It’s not even a particular manner or mode of dressing, i.e. a certain fashionable clothing style, attainable by possessing x, y, and z clothing items.

It is not following or pursuing a trend because it’s the rage to do so.

It is not adulating and glorifying celebrities who have become status symbols in the fashion world, who have made popular the so-called “bohemian style.”

In my opinion, someone may fit the description of what now may be labeled “a bohemian” if she is an atypical, slightly eccentric, and somewhat quirky individual who makes a quality decision to be her honest-to-goodness real self.

I’m not talking about the so-called “pride” of gender confusion.

I’m talking about being true to yourself, listening to the yearnings of your heart.

When God held your essence in His hands, then deposited that core element of your being – known as a spirit – into that 

microscopic, tangible, mortal frame, and placed your physical self into your mother’s womb, He made you an individual like no other on the face of the earth.

No other has ever been like you or ever will be like you.

Even identical twins are not “identical.”

No one is the same, but some of us are “different.” Lol.

As you grew and developed, you came to realize that you didn’t “fit in”  with the general population.

And, then, when you came into your own, you didn’t want to pretend to fit in any more.

God made your heart to beat faster over certain interests in life; particular elements rose in importance for you. 

Artists are

“DIFFERENT.”

Being Yourself = Following Your Heart

God put particular desires in your heart that He knew would enrapture and gratify you. 

It would be a crime to diminish the fullness of the joy intended for you by refusing to follow your heart!

Those things planted in the garden of your heart were designed to take you to your destiny. 

Don’t Ignore those Yearnings.

Hunger and Thirst are Road Signs.

It is your story!

Are you one who has pushed aside your heart’s desires?

Have you lost that childlike exuberance that delighted in the simple things, which, as you grew older you discarded because you thought it was childish?

—or, maybe you felt defeated – as I did, and thought, what’s the use?

When I was a kid, I loved to draw! But, when I noticed that my art was inferior to my older sister’s, I decided that I was given just enough artistic ability to be frustrated and not enough to be good!

I was so disappointed, that I felt that my small amount of talent was a curse, rather than a blessing. 

It’s sad that I felt that way. 

But, the artistic bend in my soul simply had to find release somehow.

It was like gushing water trying to find an

outlet, or it would explode! 

 It took me to art photography and creative writing – also to photo restoration.

But, maybe, in the process, I needed to learn that I am capable of these other talents.

Then, it led me to my own original style in dress, which is represented by this blog.

I call my style “original” because, yes, I take from things I see, but my style is all mine! —as yours should be yours!

All along throughout my life, my heart was yearning to make art, but I kept pushing it away because I thought I wasn’t any good at it.

Enter my Facebook group, which stemmed from my blog.

This group has grown in number and many of its members are very talented artists, who are also great

encouragers! –

–so much so, that they encouraged me to try again.

And, how grateful I am that they did!

They have reinforced and energized my long-dormant craving to make art!

I discovered that painting is easier for me than drawing: Painting allows me to cover up mistakes!!! Lol. I get to start over on part without destroying the whole.

I admit, I was quite surprisingly pleased with my first efforts. It made me want to do more! —and, it’s FUN and relaxing!

I’m starting out with cheap materials: One in my group said ya don’t even need a canvas; use cardboard! So… I used the inside of cardboard cereal boxes, painted the gray cardboard white, then,

began outlining some shapes. 

Now, again, if (when! lol.) mistakes are made, I simply paint it out and do better the second – or, third… time. 🙂

I made a paper mache fat cat to be used as part of a small lamp. In a future post I’ll give you my tut on how I made him.

So, let me hearten and energize you – even embolden you!!

You can’t do it —

if you don’t START!

You can’t succeed if you don’t try!

I’m positive that many out there are wonderful artists already…

 

I’m talking to those of you who, like I did, have given up on heart’s desires, such as art.

I implore you!

Try!

I’m including below some videos from my DIY Bohemian Group – Designers and Creators.

Check out these videos!!

These are just a few of the neat things you can find on DIY Bohemian Group – Designers and Creators!

I also urge you who haven’t joined our group to please sign up and get involved by creating art – anything unconventional and “bohemian,” post your photos of it and interact with all of us!!!

P.S. To those of you who are fantastic artists, but still dress in mundane, boring, dreary, ho-hum clothes, just as I challenge some to paint, I challenge you to get creative in your style!

… and Please SHARE!