Comments on: Lost

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:32:02 +0000

So here I am, wandering through various artists’ blogs, and I see this poignant post of yours. And to the right, I see all these publications you’ve been in. Look at that — what an accomplished and admired artist you are! I know it’s hard to get perspective when you’re knee-deep into home issues, job problems. But I think if you re-read what you’ve said you’ll find you’ve got your answer: You’ve got a bucket of things to be grateful about, and the tools to help you through this. In my book, that’s a woman who’s on top of the world.

By: Diana Trout

Diana Trout — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:11:58 +0000

What a bummer…Hang in there, art-seetah.

By: Cheryl Husmann

Cheryl Husmann — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:33:23 +0000

Oh Jill, I was so touched by this post of yours. I am (or have been and am just not sure where on my own map I am at the moment)in much the same situation. I felt so very alone. I just wanted to let you know how brave I think you are for posting your true feelings. After spending so very much time worried and scared about finances, my husband did get another job after 8 months out of work. It is not where he wants to be, but it is a job. This was not the worst for me. I can buckle in and make do and go without; while not comfortable it is doable. My worst was my disappointment in people; people who I thought were my friends, people who I thought had my best interests at heart in projects we were collaborating on and those that I believed were working with me. I am climbing out of this abyss and am again creating artwork. And for this and my wiser vision of the world around me I am very grateful. And I am grateful to you for being strong enough to post your true self—know that you are also not alone.

My very best wishes to you and yours.
CH

By: Carla Sonheim

Carla Sonheim — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:11:27 +0000

xoxo!

By: Jo Anne Owens

Jo Anne Owens — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:33:09 +0000

Oh Jill, so very sorry to hear life is not good for you right now. I know that this is an overused statement but things DO get better! I am pulling for you and wishing a new job for hubby so that your life can begin to get back to normal! Keep your art active, even if it is to just go into your studio and sit…let your soul be nourished by all the creativity in that space, and you will be enriched and be able to get beyond the darkness.

By: Maya Matthew

Maya Matthew — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:55:37 +0000

That is a beautiful pillow. very inspiring as is the work you do. Your creativity and positive attitude will see you through this uncertain period to better and more beautiful times. Cheers!

By: Little Debbie

Little Debbie — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:00:42 +0000

Oh Jill, bummer.. its not easy. but you know that a ton of people out there are rooting for you and your family. Soon enough we’ll all be together in Cedarburg and there will be enough positive energy to carry you through for a long time!!! Wishing you the gold star on your map as a direction to head towards!

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:22:42 +0000

Hang in there, Jill. Take all the anxiety and let it galvanize you. You’re such an accomplished artist with such a diverse skill set, I’m sure you’re capable of anything! Opportunity has a way of revealing itself in tight corners.

I listened to a lot of really hard core rap when I started quilting in earnest a few months ago… I’m not entirely suggesting you do the same, but it really helped me!

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:12:19 +0000

Oh Jill, I am so sorry…..ugh, I hate all of this economic crap. I am feeling a sting of rejection too (A+S) which totally sucks. Sometimes it seems so hard to eek out a living, doesn’t it?
One thing I know for sure…this too shall pass. You are a brilliant artist and a gifted teacher. You *will* find your map, I have no doubt of that!