10 Inspiring Art Quotes

I needed inspired today, thought you might too.

1. Share your talents, for that which we willingly share, we keep. But that which we selfishly keep, we lose. -Thomas S. Monson
   
   

   (Oaks (far right) with LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson (left) and US President Barack Obama (center) in the Oval Office on 20 July 2009, presenting a personal volume of President Obama's family history as a gift from the LDS Church.)
2. Always do what you are afraid to do. -Ralph Waldo Emerson- Writer/Philospoher with lots of great quotes
   
3. Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. -Scott Adams
   
4. I dream a lot. I do more painting when I'm not painting. It's in the subconscious. -Andrew Wyeth
5. The only time I feel alive is when I'm painting.
   -Vincent Van Gogh
   
   
6. Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.
   -Rembrandt van Rijn
   
7. Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.
   -Salvador Dali
8. Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
   -Edgar Degas
9. Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.
   -Pablo Picasso
10. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
    - Leonardo da Vinci
    

Ahh I feel inspired and ready to start something new! Like maybe the fabric pumpkin tutorial I promised you. ;)

Victorian Sightseeing

Did you know that Louisville has one of the largest Victorian Districts in the nation? Since my mom and grandma were in town we decided to check it out.  We were ooh ing and ahhing at the beautiful architecture and breathtaking courts and fountains when we happened up on this beautiful home that offered tours. I'll apologize ahead of time for the pict, it wasn't my camera.

It was built in the 1890's and is made of limestone. This house does not dissapoint in intricate details.

Look at this beautiful handcarved staircase!

Looking back at the front door. The fleur-de-les is throughout, as the owner was a french man.

Another look at the staircase. Swoon. Above it is a ginornous landscape painting.

Beautiful stained glass windows throughout.  This one even raises up and down.

Looking up on the stairs.

The music room. Every room had different wood patterns on the floor.

This was one of the first vacum cleaners. Someone had to pump the back like an accordian, an another directed the hose.

The womans master bedroom.

The daughter's room. LOVE those closet doors.

So that is the end of the tour. Of course there are many  more rooms to see go here to see the rest .http://www.conradcaldwell.org/

and go here to see other Old Louisville homes. http://oldlouisville.com/

4 generations made it though all 3 stories. My girls wanted to touch everything but they were good and didn't break anything. :)