[Nfb-krafters-korner] hello from lacrosse wisconsin

[River Woman]

Hi Jeannie,
I understand your desire to continue being the artist you are. I was a 
professor of fine arts and humanities until I lost my sight two years ago. 
My paintings over the last 30 years have been exhibited internationally, and 
my work/career is archived in the Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, 
DC.
Sight loss left me stunned - my entire life and career was based IN the 
arts. So, I truly understand.

Last summer, I sold everything out of my painting studio to a young college 
art major. I, too, turned to pottery and have been making pottery at a local 
arts center. The art teacher (me) is now a student, and I love it. I started 
selling my pottery at arts festivals this year, and have done two shows with 
it now, and have several more to do this year. I also am seheduled to be in 
a museum show in Sept-October with my sculptural pieces, and had another 
work in a museum show this summer, too.
So, life goes on and so will you.
Being an artist is not dependent on seeing with your eyes alone, as you 
know. I is something that is in your core, your very being, and cannot be 
taken away from you. YOU will DO WELL and you will be very pleased with your 
own transition. I stood by my display of pottery a couple weeks ago at a 
festival, and I was so proud of my achievement and of the work I had done. 
And, best of all is the pride you will have as someone reaches out to pick 
it up and hand it to you - they want to buy it and it makes them very happy. 
It is all ok!!!

I will love hearing about your own transition and what you are doing, too. 
Lynda Lambert
http://lyndalambert.com

Lynda Lambert
River Road Studio, Since 1976
www.lyndalambert.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eleni Vamvakari" <magkisa83 at gmail.com>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 12:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] hello from lacrosse wisconsin


> Hi and welcome to the group.  I only joined about two weeks ago and
> the people here are all wonderful and very helpful.  I've actually
> heard of blind painters.  In fact, they had a brief exhibit of their
> work in a museum in New York.  I don't know much about how they do
> their work but I know it involves various textures.  Perhaps, you can
> look into that if you want to continue painting.  If not, then as was
> said, there are all sorts of things that you can do.  I'm getting into
> soap making and basket weaving and love both.  I'm sure you'll find
> your niche.
>
> All the best,
> Eleni
>
> On 7/26/10, Susan Roe <dogwoodfarm at verizon.net> wrote:
>> Hi Jeannie,
>>
>> We are so glad to have you here with us at Krafters Korner.  My sister 
>> was
>> also a painter to start off with and when her vision started to change, 
>> she
>> switched to wood carving.  You will find so much talent here that you 
>> just
>> might find yourself trying something new.  Tell us about your pottery.
>>
>> Susan R., Richmond, VA
>> dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jeannie Nylander" <jeannien at centurytel.net>
>> To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 8:59 PM
>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] hello from lacrosse wisconsin
>>
>>
>>> greetings,
>>> I am a newly blind person who is a life time crafter and artist.  med
>>> another person to talk with about how to continue working and enjoying
>>> being creative. I was a painter by trade and sold many paintings and did
>>> commissioned work.I have a pottery wheel in my studio now I have turned 
>>> to
>>>
>>> pottery.
>>> hope to hear from someone soon
>>> sincerely, Jeannie n
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