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Today on the Nie Nie Dialogues

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Well hello and good morning and welcome!–if you’re just finding me through Nie Nie. I’m so happy you’ve come. The prospect of your visit got me bounding out of bed this morning at 6:30! (No small feat.)

First, I must thank Stephanie for including my artwork in her Christmas gift guide. I was totally surprised, stoked, and honored. Last week when I dropped my box of goodies off at their house, I chatted with Mr. Nielson for a few minutes (Nie was out to lunch with her sisters) and he told me they had received hundreds of handmade gifts from people all over and that it had been so hard to decide what to feature–everything was so lovely. So to have mine included was seriously amazing.

Second, if you’re coming here for the first time, let me introduce myself. I’m Krista, and I’m a writer, photographer, and artist. I grew up on an island off the coast of South Carolina, but now make home in Utah. I have two beautiful sisters and a fantastic momma and daddy. I live with my best friend, love crafty things (I host a monthly craft segment on TV), and am always interested in the intersection of life and faith.

I lost my job a little over a year ago and have since started my own business, dated a boy, broke up with said boy, and began to experience the stages of grief due to a number of personal losses over the course of this last year. It has been a hard climb, but there are vistas of beauty and wonder in between the moments of difficulty, and I can feel it–I’m getting closer to the top and in turn, I’m understanding the “why’s” of this whole experience.

Which is where this piece of art came from.

Which I suppose is why you’re here! So, enough rambling! if you’re interested in purchasing this print, you can visit my shop and I’ll happily ship your goodies in time for Christmas.

This print is also available …

Inspired by Frit and representative of the power and strength women derive from each other. It would make a beautiful gift for your dearest friend.

OK! So really. I’m just so glad you’re here. Really and truly. And I hope you’ll come again. I’ve grown so grateful for the friends I’ve made through this blog. So feel free to browse around and stay a while. You can sign up for the mailing list (over there on the right), and I’m also on Twitter and Facebook.

Much love. xo

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#reverb10: action

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Day 13 of #Reverb10 // Scott Belsky asks // When it comes to aspirations, it’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen. What’s your next step?

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I’m a little bit nervous. I mean, what if this is a terrible idea? But then again … what if it isn’t?

Last week, I felt as though I regained a measure of the passion, hope and confidence I’ve lost over the last year.

And it came from her …

(c) Krista Maurer . Please do not reproduce or post this image elsewhere without permission. Thank you.

The girl at the top of the mountain. Reminding me who I am and what I can do.

And then this weekend, I thought … what if?

And then I knew. The action I needed to take today.

I’m making this print available for purchase. As well as another piece I painted a couple years ago called Side by Side.

(c) Krista Maurer . Please do not reproduce or post this image elsewhere without permission. Thank you.

Like I said–I’m nervous. Putting creativity out there for the world to see and scrutinize, especially when so much of an artist’s heart goes into creation, is scary. But I also know that if I don’t do this, I’ll regret it. And what if, what if, someone needs the reminder of what it’s like at the top of the mountain as much as I do? I can’t keep it to myself.

So if you’d like to purchase a print of Climbing, please click here.

And if you’d like to purchase a print of Side by Side, please click here.

And can I just say … ACTION feels GOOD!

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#reverb10: i made.

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After yesterday’s #Reverb10 prompt, I went to my studio and pulled out my sketch pad and pencils. Opening my box of art supplies is always a religious experience. The smell of erasers and lead is the ambrosia to my creativity.

Cross-legged on the floor, I began. Putting what was in my head to paper. At one point I almost gave up. It was looking nothing like what I wanted. Her head was too small, her fingers too long, her feet too skiwampus, her hair a total mess. “This is ridiculous,” I thought. “I haven’t drawn in ages.” But I kept going, often using the eraser more than the lead. And slowly it came together.

I know I’m no Monet. I know there are a gazillion flaws with the artistry and technique of this piece. But it’s mine–all the colors and lines–they’re mine.

And … It’s me. The me that my creative unconscious is trying to help me see. The me that exists somewhere. The me that can climb mountains and embrace the light. She’s still there. She’s just on her way up.

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