tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9786355045658321822012-01-02T20:25:25.301-06:00This blog is the voice of Myesha Francis - artist, gallery owner and art instructor in the vibrant and highly cultured city of New Orleans. This blog reflects the mission of M. Francis Gallery and Ms. Francis' life which is exhibit and make available inspirational and thought-provoking art that has the power to positively affect the lives and spaces for which they are created and displayed.M Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391746194373443633noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-978635504565832182.post-62820984813419074122011-05-30T06:36:00.003-05:002011-05-30T06:41:08.722-05:00I look for inspiration in just about everything; everywhere I go, everything someone says or does, books, pictures, landscapes,flowers, water, whatever. <br />Like most of us, less than half of what I think actually comes out into the universe in words and even less of the colorful visions I have ever manifest. I realized that sometimes its because inspiration often comes at the most inopportune times such as walking in the grocery store, driving, or like yesterday when the inspiring thought to write an online journal came to me while there was neither pen, paper or a computer around.<br />It was by chance really, because normally when browsing at Barnes and Noble, I beeline it straight to the art magazine section, but for some reason my attention was riveted by the title of a magazine – Artful Blogging. I thought to myself, “hmm, this could be interesting.” As I flipped through the beautifully formatted pages, I was inspired to consider sharing my “artfull” thoughts with the world. Many as they are. I was inspired to unleash more creativity through words and to talk about the inspirations behind various creative modes. <br />For instance, just recently I put out a new series of work called Soul Deep that is a continuation of an earlier series called Victory. But really this whole series was inspired by a real true feeling of defeat, of suffocation of loneliness. I just knew I couldn’t stay there and so I started these pieces on the floor in my little apartment in Plano, TX while working for T-Mobile. I would work on them on the weekends, after work, on my days off, whenever. They were just reminders that life is abundant when you know, think and feel that it is. The funny thing is that when I decided to move to Atlanta shortly after that, I couldn’t take any of them with me. So three of them I left at a gallery in Plano, one was at my aunt’s house and the last 2 of them a friend held for safe keeping. Finally, when I was able to return to Dallas I found 3 of them, and I returned to New Orleans with one. The one that I returned with hung over my bed for at least 2 years. It was the first thing I saw when I walked through the bedroom door. It kept me company through this first year of running M. Francis Gallery turned Passion 2 Paint at M. Francis Gallery – LOL! It helped me to remember to keep thinking positive thoughts – always. It inspired me through trying times, ups and downs and it ultimately inspired me to create a completely new body of work. <br />Sometimes inspiration does indeed come in short bursts and at the most inopportune times, but sometimes it manifests itself after lingering over your head for years! And so now I know and deeply understand – years later the power of following initial sparks of inspiration. I’m inspired through this reflection to keep looking, to keeping dreaming and to follow inspiration wherever it may lead. <br />Myesha<br />Creatively Yours-<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/978635504565832182-6282098481341907412?l=mfrancisgallery.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Myesha Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00156910801428917720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-978635504565832182.post-14467306141062630142010-11-01T23:32:00.000-05:002010-11-01T23:40:36.462-05:00In a world so filled with strife and heartache, I've come to realize that art is a powerful vehicle that can be used to create a sense of happiness and peace in your life. Art, like music, will remain a part of your soul long after the music has stopped or the image has been viewed. When I look around at the art surrounding me in my home, I realize that the art I have chosen to collect over a period of time radiates the essence of what most of humanity longs for, and that is to live a whole life, filled with peace and love. Without words, I allow my art to speak to me and remind me of the virtuous things in life such as peace, happiness, hope, love and most of all faith. It is my hope that you too will find something within these pages that will radiate within you and cause you to want to make it a part of your life and your space. If you don't see something you like, but have an idea or notion that you would like to convey, feel free to contact me and let's make it a reality together! <br />Live, Laugh, Love-Myesha<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/978635504565832182-1446730614106263014?l=mfrancisgallery.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Myesha Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00156910801428917720noreply@blogger.com0