Jordana Rae Gassner Portfolios

If we only had a big arrow pointing us in the right life direction.

Where's the manual for this place? I ask myself.

....retrospectively, though, the signposts* have been and are there all along the way. Just had to get and keep my priorities straight. WHAT do I WANT?

....and, well, keep looking for and being open to receiving signposts like this one from Rumi sent to me by a friend recently:

* "Half of life is lost in charming others.
The other half is lost in going through anxieties caused by others.
Leave this play.
You have played enough."

And anxieties or no, I am most happy doing that that makes me happy and my heart sing.

So where's the hesitation stem from? That's an easy answer

Because we all know what ostracized, attacked, proverbially spat upon, feels like.

But times are a changin', my friend. We may feel like we're drifting and sludging our way through the detritus of the universe; things are hard, or they can be. Yet the good experiences are there, too. Authenticity, transparency, honesty, value, connection, HEART and valor.

It's there. If we lose it, we WILL find it again.

All the love,
J

Beloved Materials

There is only one material absolutely essential in my studio; oil paint and/or a combination of pigments and linseed oil so i can make my own.

Contra

Through opposing force we grow.

Interior Design Versatility with Abstract Art

Creating new spaces with positive vibes

THIS Way

Direction in LIFE

Looking back at Discovery Art Fair Frankfurt

Incredible location, great atmosphere, competent, interesting artists.

Learning anew or Remembering Things Long Forgotten

When creating art, be courageous in changing something that may already be "finished", may already be "published", but may not yet have found a new home aka "sold." (or you just don't like the way it looks/feels.

Tuesdays is a good day

QUESTIONS ANSWERED #1: DO YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE YOU ARE WORKING IN YOUR STUDIO/ATELIER? Source: M. in Munich "ArtMUC", October 2022.

In Favor of the -tych

Over-sized, gigantic artworks on wood, canvas or other supports is not always practical, even though the visual impact is often impressive. For those who wish to fill up more wall space, however, while adhering to ease of transport or hanging, polyptychs could be the creative answer. To see "Peaceful Vigilance" in it's warthog form, use this link: https://jordanarae.com/GalleryMain.asp?GalleryID=202507&AKey=ETWC4N8D

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THIS Way

If we only had a big arrow pointing us in the right life direction.

Where's the manual for this place? I ask myself.

....retrospectively, though, the signposts* have been and are there all along the way. Just had to get and keep my priorities straight. WHAT do I WANT?

....and, well, keep looking for and being open to receiving signposts like this one from Rumi sent to me by a friend recently:

* "Half of life is lost in charming others.
The other half is lost in going through anxieties caused by others.
Leave this play.
You have played enough."

And anxieties or no, I am most happy doing that that makes me happy and my heart sing.

So where's the hesitation stem from? That's an easy answer

Because we all know what ostracized, attacked, proverbially spat upon, feels like.

But times are a changin', my friend. We may feel like we're drifting and sludging our way through the detritus of the universe; things are hard, or they can be. Yet the good experiences are there, too. Authenticity, transparency, honesty, value, connection, HEART and valor.

It's there. If we lose it, we WILL find it again.

All the love,
J