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Jennifer Mullin's avatar

So much great advice in this one. I also make a habit of letting go or taking a walk when I’m stuck. It makes such a difference! I’m loving your new abstracts.

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juliette crane's avatar

Thank you! I’ve been nervous about sharing my abstracts since they’re so different from my portraits work 💗 It’s so good to know you take a walk too when you’re stuck. I used to always push through the ugly stages but now I realize it comes easier after I step away. Even if that means starting something new.

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Bonnie Durrance's avatar

They’re very sure and strong. Look forward to more!

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juliette crane's avatar

That’s beautiful to hear! Thank you so much! I’ve been painting many more… I just need to photograph them 🎨

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

This sounds exactly right, just being in the present. acceptance of where we are each day.

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juliette crane's avatar

Thanks, Jen! It’s hard to do sometimes but I feel so much better, calmer, when I do, especially when I put these things into practice ✨

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Sinéad Connolly✨'s avatar

Your art is beautiful! I am reading Wintering and it is so beautiful, and so quotable! I just wrote a new post about its impact on me, in case it's of interest :) https://sineadconnolly.substack.com/p/finding-the-wisdom-in-wintering?r=tdxdn

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juliette crane's avatar

I love that! Excited to check it out! I’m writing a nonfiction book and read Wintering as part of my research. So calming 🌸✨

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Elumened Creations's avatar

You're being seen and felt 🌱✨🩵

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juliette crane's avatar

Such a beautiful comment to receive ❤️🦋 Thank you 🙏

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Tracey Fenner's avatar

Lovely to read thank you Juliette, thank you. I feel that leaning into trust, trusting that it has already happening is helpful for me. You are definitely closer than you may be feeling ❤️ where in France is your retreat, I used to live out there!

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juliette crane's avatar

Thank you! I totally agree with the idea of acting as if it’s already happening and leaning into trust. Also the idea of asking for this or something better ❤️ I’ll be teaching in the Loire Valley 🌸 Where did you live while you were in France? Here is the place where I’ll be:

https://uptrek.com/retreat/happy-painting-art-retreat-artist-juliette-crane-france

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Tracey Fenner's avatar

You are welcome. We were in the Limousin 🌻wishing you a great time in France 👍

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juliette crane's avatar

I hope to visit Limousin on another trip! Can’t wait! ❤️

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Bonnie Durrance's avatar

I loved reading this. Can relate to what you say, and your art is beautiful!

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juliette crane's avatar

Thank you! It’s wonderful to know it resonates!

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Sunshine's avatar

What you share is reflected in my own creative journey - letting go, trusting the process, being present and allowing ✨️.

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juliette crane's avatar

That’s beautiful! I always find that art reflects life and it’s something I’m really noticing I need to do more of in my everyday too. ✨🌞

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