Comments on: Rough Waters

By: Fit BMX

Fit BMX — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 01:43:11 +0000

I can’t believe it took two days to find time to read this post! 🙁
That exciting that you have an new idea for a novel, it is just wonderful when an idea just pops into your head like that, I love it when that happens.
Right now I feel like I am waiting for the wave. I just haven’t been in a creative mood for some reason.

By: Norma

Norma — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 08:58:17 +0000

Dear Brooke, I am so happy that you share your thoughts and insecurities with others! Sometimes it’s so frustrating to see many others succeed where you (I) do not and that can make me feel insecure. You know, there has been a time I didn’t want to pick up my camera anymore and photography has always been in my blood! I have learned to let go of the NEED to create. If I push it, my inspiration is poor so if I don’t feel/see the ‘wave to ride on’ I go and do something else because I know it will return when my head is clearer.

By: Koustav | Candid Photographer Kolkata

Koustav | Candid Photographer Kolkata — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 06:19:14 +0000

Some interesting and never-seen-before stuffs I saw here in your website. It is one of its kind and executed with beautiful passion.

I wish all round sucess to your team and hope you continue doing great work.

See you

Koustav

By: Hazel Blake

Hazel Blake — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:42:56 +0000

Hi Brooke,
Get topic Brooke. When we met in Melbourne at your retreat, I was so sure that I would follow your lead into conceptual fine art. I was so sure!! You inspired me, and began taking self portraits to put in myself into my art. But that one small thing changed everything. After spending a whole year studying portraiture so I could take decent shots of myself, I finally did. But as soon as I could make myself beautiful in portraits, I knew I wanted to do that for other women too. So now I am a portrait photographer. I use my digital editing skills in a different way, so make beautiful artistic portraits for people. Who knew 12 months ago that I would change directions this way. We just never know what is around the corner. Just keep walking forward and the path will be revealed to all of us. Love and Hugs Hazel.

By: Kate C

Kate C — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:59:53 +0000

Such a wonderful blog post, Brooke. I wish every artist I admire was as honest and happy to share both their successes and their challenges as you are!
The wave analogy really struck me – it’s definitely how I feel. Right now, I feel like I’m there, in the ocean, watching the waves go by one after the other. But, it’s that I don’t have the skills to catch that next wave, or I haven’t made enough time, or I’m just too scared that the ride won’t be as wonderful as I’ve conjured it in my head. I’m not too worried, though – the more I do this creative work, the more I recognise the ebb and flow. Thanks again for your beautiful words and images.

By: keesha

keesha — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 23:57:01 +0000

I appreciate your candor, transparency and honesty in the sharing of your journey as an artist. I would not even begin to put into words .in this season of my life, what I have been feeling or articulate it clearly. Reading this gave me a sense of relief, as I can identify with much of what you said.

By: Ann Wehner

Ann Wehner — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 20:12:47 +0000

Dear Brooke, I have awoken this morning to an email regarding your new blog post and it feels like you have been reading my mind as I have been filled with such dissatifaction with my work of late, so envious of other’s successes yet so concious at the lack of mine and my inability to sell even one piece of my artwork. I sit and try to find inspiration yet fail to find it and I can’t decide whether I should be trying another style of art in an attempt to become satisfied again. Yet something holds me back, be it ability in technique, lacking the creative mind or am I just waiting for that wave on my own familiar sea. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with all of us. Your vunerability brings the mother out in me and I just want to hold you close and tell you how very special you are as you give so much of yourself in your art and to artists around the world. Thank you. Best wishes. Ann Wehner

By: Sue

Sue — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 18:20:57 +0000

I JUST read this post and feel it is meaningful to you where you are at in your journey. I call this "The Creative Storm" (so funny that you are here depicted in a boat without water) and it's where my brain runs ramped full of ideas that don't connect. Lately, I've discovered that the ideas just need to be attached to an emotion or a challenge I haven't met with yet and that's ok. They will be born when they are ready. The post I found said something to the extent that when nothing seems to go right it's the negative energy around us as it leaves and will soon bring us clarity. As usual, I'm in owe of your work, your truth and your heart. -Sue

By: Denise Neale Jensen

Denise Neale Jensen — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 17:46:53 +0000

Hello Dear Brooke,
Yes, your name certainly fits the flowing and adventurous nature of your spirit. Your shared ‘stream’-of-consciousness on your river trip gave me the vision of you enjoying these watery worlds that are guiding you around the next bend, although blind to what it may bring. It made me think I too should be content as Inspiration takes its own course and time. The imagery you inspired in me, was that of you floating in a river of watercolors. Your physical and creative travels were each adding a new pigment to your brush from the river’s source. Although you (I, we) may be wondering what new creation this brush will make, for now, just gathering the lucious hues – loading the colors onto the brush, is enough… is perfect, is necessary. I know you will find the right canvas for your ever flowing creativity. You are a Brooke of Inspiration, and as you gift it to us, it seems to be the type of current that flows back as well.

Best Wishes Always,
Denise Jensen

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 17:42:12 +0000

You absolutely take my breath away! If I did a self-portrait right now, I think I would be standing very close to the edge of a high cliff with the ocean raging below. My gown swirls around me and one lone curl of ribbon ripples within my reach to keep me on land but I can’t seem to raise my hand to grab on to it!

I love photography – it’s food for my soul as I see it is for you – halophotography.500px.com – need to have my own business as I am being pulled in so many directions in my personal life that would help to have my own schedule – just feel paralyzed on how to go about it. I look to those like you for my inspiration! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!