Comments on: 25/31 July Challenge

By: Laila Asperheim

Laila Asperheim — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:38:16 +0000

The way you inspire creativity and the way you constantly challenge yourself is amazing – also for those of us who are not photographers. I am a musician, but over the three years I´ve been following your blog, I´ve found so much inspiration in your work and the way you approach it. I feel connected to you, in the sense that what I try to achieve through sound is often similar to what you create in visual art – if that makes any sense at all… (Moods, themes, the surreal and dreamlike quality). The creative process and the hurdles and struggles within it are often the same. Working on your own means having all the freedom in the world to shape your art the way you want, but it also means bouncing back and forth between the joy and fulfillment of creating on one side, and frustration and insecurities on the other.
I love your July challenge, and especially the rebirth theme. Thank you so much for sharing your work and your processes, your achievements and struggles. It means so much to me! 🙂

By: Ellen

Ellen — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 09:09:33 +0000

I have no idea why your pictures seem to be absolutely synchronised to my life at the moment. It mystifies me how every day your picture tells a story of exactly what I am working on that day. I have this life-long dream of becoming a Fine Art Photographer, I am getting there. I am also still a soft sculpture artist with 20 years of experience under my belt. Yesterday evening I had one of those life changing aha moments which makes me feel just like your picture….as if I am reborn. I have said it before on IG, but your work has touched me profoundly over the past few weeks and I am a bit sad that July will soon be over, even though this will give you a bit of a breather I am sure. Thank you for being you and for being brave enough to be different and autonomous. I find this very inspiring

By: crackle

crackle — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 22:53:49 +0000

Oh Brooke – your photoshop skills I know you say are simple but boy you have it nailed so in awe every day this month – thank you! xox

By: Angela Vizcaino

Angela Vizcaino — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 19:31:28 +0000

That is you! And that is passion! And that’s what you always transmit: a humann being full of light and energy.
Thanks for having your feet on the ground and make us fly, Brooke. All the best wit your new book!
PD Have you any “receipt” you can share to be organized?

By: Gallagher Green (Fit BMX)

Gallagher Green (Fit BMX) — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 19:22:41 +0000

You got your entire story written down, and that is a very big deal! I have been trying to do that for well over a year, and I haven’t gotten very far. Now you can rewrite it, and improve, which will be much easier now that you know where you are going with the story.
It doesn’t sound like you have a lot going on, you have an insane amount going on! Glad you are planning to slow down soon.
Beautiful photo of rebirth!

By: Caz Harris

Caz Harris — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 19:13:14 +0000

So beautiful…..
Thought provoking image and a heartfelt message in your words.
Being many years older than you, keeping your dreams real is important, you’re never too old to learn and grow, and we all learn something new every day even if we dont realize it.

Thank you for showing positivity in a world that seems to be endlessly negative sometimes x

By: Julie Oshiyama

Julie Oshiyama — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 19:09:18 +0000

Again, wow! Brooke, I know I said this a few days ago, but truly you are magical. I used to be a first grade teacher for 14 years before deciding to follow my passion; art/photography. As I was reading your latest blog, several things came to mind, two of which I’ll address. First, one of the things I LOVED doing as a teacher was reaching out to my students and giving wings to their gifts. I nurtured those gifts and encouraged the parents to do likewise. Many parents followed the call while others didn’t. When I read your blog, I sometimes find myself asking this question: Who was Brooke’s champion? Somewhere along your life, someone believed in you and gave wing to your gifts. I’m so thankful for them, and to you, I’m thankful you said ‘yes’ to your passions.

The other thought I wish to share is reflected in this quote from what you wrote today: “I want to be greater than I was yesterday. I want to learn more than I thought possible. I want to dominate myself – not the world, not other people, just my own preconceptions of who I should be. I want to be more.” It totally struck a cord in me, as I just had taken a break from a piece I’m working on and thought I’d jump on over to fb where I saw your latest post. While I was reading it, my heart skipped a beat as I read and reread that which I’ve quoted. I began to reflect back on the piece I’m working on with thoughts that I need to be better than I was yesterday, while competing with myself and not the world. I need to be alive in my work, for when I am alive, I’m awake, renewed, and complete. Honestly, your posts are like a ‘self help’ book for the artist in me. A thousand thank you, Brooke.