Elyse Harrison: Motivation

Artist and gallery owner Elyse Harrison of Bethesda, MD, continues my recent project by writing about "motivation." As usual, I extend an invitation to all local artists who would like to participate in this effort. Just email me!

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Elyse Harrison: Motivation

We are all motivated by something, right? I come from a family of inventors. My childhood was filled with art, music, poetry and theater. I think it would be really strange if I wasn't the way I am today, which might be described as, yes, motivated by creativity. At an early age, I knew that art and music motivated me the most. In the 9-5 work world I am surrounded by everyday, people sometimes drop in to visit my gallery/studio and I think they know that they might just leave here feeling... motivated."

The Observation Case

Previous Posts:

Charles Neenan: Tradition
Kelly Towles: Color
Ryan Mulligan: Originality
Matt Hollis: Confinement
Dean Fueroghne: Originality
James W. Bailey: Obligation
J. Coleman: Depiction
Andy Moon Wilson: Decision
Molly Springfield: Language
Bryan Whitson: Scene

Comments

[Ann Carlander]

I am writing research about street art and art therapy. Can you send me some sites or your fav list of books/articles etc.? I am especially interested in fringe cultures/youth/immigrants in the current millenium...