tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post2422908345187492800..comments2023-11-03T06:07:50.536-05:00Comments on The Drawing Mannequin: Ever Present, Ever DemandingAli Hvalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02234587079073148606noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-38037373964365306712015-07-10T22:14:24.643-05:002015-07-10T22:14:24.643-05:00I would see myself wearing this with a nice leathe...I would see myself wearing this with a nice leather jacket ( i know its to warm for it now but later ,,... fall time) :) Monica Hein ~ Beauty Diaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928818864398651088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-72416760298093491892015-07-08T10:33:17.312-05:002015-07-08T10:33:17.312-05:00That dress is gorgeous!! Love it on you :)
xo,
Ab...That dress is gorgeous!! Love it on you :)<br /><br />xo,<br />Abby of <a href="http://www.fashchronicles.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Life in the Fash Lane</a><br />fashchronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02322588481949149556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-30229019170226857162015-07-07T07:22:17.706-05:002015-07-07T07:22:17.706-05:00Things that you're passionate about tend to be...Things that you're passionate about tend to be all-consuming, but nobody said that was a bad thing! I've been enjoying seeing snippets of your pieces on instagram :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.districtofchic.com" rel="nofollow">District of Chic</a>Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478647559391833236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-286639051663927322015-07-05T08:40:38.371-05:002015-07-05T08:40:38.371-05:00even though art can be demanding i'm sure life...even though art can be demanding i'm sure life without it wouldn't be less complicated. and it definitely wouldn't be better! also, that dress looks incredible on you, and all your jewellery is lovely too! :-) xxLaura Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15745072592049000436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-12853187557153415242015-07-04T17:56:31.404-05:002015-07-04T17:56:31.404-05:00I feel that way about my work (I teach elementary ...I feel that way about my work (I teach elementary students and often stress about if I'm doing all I can for them all the time)too. I think that is natural though when you find something you can be passionate about. <br /><br />Anyway, love this unexpected pop of color presented by your socks which lends a fun late 90s vibe to things. Kristianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15801678652422670157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-21610167356571607962015-07-04T08:24:27.254-05:002015-07-04T08:24:27.254-05:00I love your dress! I often feel the way you do, ex...I love your dress! I often feel the way you do, except with writing songs. Which is why I spend most of my time writing songs..!! I think creative people have to answer their creative urges, because one day you may wake up and they're gone. And then what have you got to remember them? XLailahttp://www.tapeparade.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-34581125417102877842015-07-03T23:41:55.014-05:002015-07-03T23:41:55.014-05:00You're such an amazing writer! I do have occas...You're such an amazing writer! I do have occasional moment where I feel the way you do, but I've never felt so strongly the need to create. I wish I did, because I probably be a lot better if I practiced more! Anyways, the way you write is so captivating, and I can almost feel it. Keep it up! (:<br /><br />Also - has anyone ever said you look like Blake Lively? I think it's the ponytail!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.angelina-is.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Angelina Is</a>angelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061649756979023898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-46378421098469156592015-07-03T19:35:51.963-05:002015-07-03T19:35:51.963-05:00I can't help but laugh at your witty metaphors...I can't help but laugh at your witty metaphors every single time--they're so unexpected but perfect. The yellow skittle one really got me. I also resonated strongly with many of your thoughts, but applied to running. The most moving interests and passions are ones that prompt us to think hard, stare it down face to face, redefine our direction. I question often why I run when I'm in the middle of a hard workout, but all those thoughts disappear after a fulfilling long run or race. It's almost like a cat and mouse chase. And oddly enough, the things we love most can cause us the most pain--such as creativity blocks for art, or injuries for running. And cause identity crises when they're gone. That's how we know they really matter.<br /><br />Your outfit is also absolutely glam--I have a similar leopard print dress, and I love this one too. That gold jewelry really tops it off.<br /><br />Wishing you the best holiday weekend!<br /><br /><a href="http://imperfectidealist.com" rel="nofollow">imperfect idealist</a>Lily Fanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07976738246119550732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-16325166373799493692015-07-03T16:32:18.465-05:002015-07-03T16:32:18.465-05:00Ali, your writing is legitimately wonderful. I'...Ali, your writing is legitimately wonderful. I'm not an artist in the sense that you are, but I feel like I have a similar creative personality because I identified with much that you wrote here. I've been stuck for the past few years at jobs that I dislike and I so badly want to make a living doing something that feeds into my creativity. Why is that so hard when you become and adult?! <br />Thank you for your wonderfully sweet comments lately, I've been so removed from the internet, but it always puts a smile on my face to read a note from you! :)<br />Hope you have a wonderful 4th of July my dear! :DKatie Amanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773303880353879277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-86809294588483958042015-07-03T12:18:42.923-05:002015-07-03T12:18:42.923-05:00I feel like what you wrote also seriously applies ...I feel like what you wrote also seriously applies to anything that requires creative creating. I feel this way about my writing and anything I'm super passionate about. I guess if we didn't feel like that then we wouldn't have the desire or need to create. <br /><br />Also this is a wonderful outfit. I love how you played with the very fitted formal style dress and paired it with edgier shoes/socks and added a pony tail. Basically, it's my dream outfit. I am always trying to dress down fancy pieces and you did a perfect job! Midwest Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714361430488608163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-39036191942781328442015-07-03T02:24:07.682-05:002015-07-03T02:24:07.682-05:00The fact that you made art a stud that sucks you i...The fact that you made art a stud that sucks you into a tireless relationship shows what an artist you are, Ali! Haha, and envisioning the scene of Art suggestively taking you away from blogging xD YOU NEED TO MAKE A BOOK OF METAPHORS! I feel like I've told you this before, but I'm gonna keep telling you until it happens. Then you and Marlen can go live life as cool artsy authors and I can claim I know famous people :D<br /><br />Anyway, the drive to create is a rare and beautiful thing when its combined with diligence and passion. Keep sticking with it Ali and never give it up. You've made beautiful things, and to be able to say that is a huge accomplishment. I know, it's difficult in this world and society to feel very accomplished in the art world. It seems as if there's no middle ground here. Either you're nobody or you're at the top of the tiers and a world re-known artist. And I believe you could be the latter. In my mind, you already are! <3 <br /><br />Love youuuu and your awesome leopard dress. So fierce! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.thedragonfruitdiaries.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> The Dragonfruit Diaries </a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTugK6aOiGsMBN_q-elDIBg" rel="nofollow"> Check out my YouTube channel too! </a>The Dragonfruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413499329837924150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-3434393396556802152015-07-03T01:14:41.953-05:002015-07-03T01:14:41.953-05:00Wow this was really beautiful Ali! I liked your me...Wow this was really beautiful Ali! I liked your metaphor for art, I can see how that would be true pertaining to anything that consumes your mind. I'm not an artist so I don't really get lured in by art, but this post really helped me understand how much art means to you! I can relate however to being lured in by things and consumed by the feeling that there is always something to be done and that you can't waste any time. Anyways, you look gorgeous and that dress is awesome! :)<br /><br />Francesca<br />https://memoirecapsule.wordpress.com/Francescahttps://memoirecapsule.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-87021177993789689482015-07-02T18:13:33.255-05:002015-07-02T18:13:33.255-05:00Art and life are hard to balance but I think art i...Art and life are hard to balance but I think art is very important! I love your outfit! That dress is so sweet and I love it worn with those adorable booties!<br /><br />Rebecca<br />www.winnipegstyle.caAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544504103836417381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-83633933591218684402015-07-02T17:24:30.391-05:002015-07-02T17:24:30.391-05:00I can definitely relate to this, though my art ten...I can definitely relate to this, though my art tends to lie in slightly different realms than yours. I thrive on being productive, on having something at the end of each day made that didn't exist before. Lately I've been doing a lot of hairstyles and haircuts since I'm back with the 6 sisters. Otherwise it's something with words or with needle and thread and lately, I'm finding that teaching requires a lot of creativity--producing 'artistic' lesson plans that create interest and provide opportunities to learn is something that really satisfies my particular brand of creative itch. No wonder I love my job.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07894832851934334471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-61437524416463073712015-07-02T17:00:30.928-05:002015-07-02T17:00:30.928-05:00I feel like anything you really put your heart int...I feel like anything you really put your heart into can become that thing that nags you to keep doing it or else you're wasting time and not getting enough done. Sometimes it's hard to just relax and know that it's okay to not be productive 100% of your waking hours. I think your art creating is awesome though and you're at a perfect time in life to be making tons of art without worrying about much else. <br /><br />Also this outfit is super fantastic! I love your leopard print dress and the wedge boots you paired with it. Your jewelry is all gorgeous too.<br /><br />Jamie | <a href="http://www.petitepanoply.com" rel="nofollow">PetitePanoply.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015161846956232802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-69811353166244113832015-07-02T14:40:43.139-05:002015-07-02T14:40:43.139-05:00I love these kind of wild animal print dresses! Lo...I love these kind of wild animal print dresses! Looking good in this one! :)<br /><br />And yes, I actually have this with all the things I do.. making music, fashion photography, my science research at my job.. I want to create and be creative! But that also means my brains almost never get a break. Ah.. such is life, I guess! :-P<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/natcrys" rel="nofollow"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="http://natcrys.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> <strong> Blog: Geekette in High Heels </strong> </a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://instagram.com/natassiacrystal" rel="nofollow"><strong>Instagram</strong></a>Natassiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05937505104226608426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-11713585947527028002015-07-01T19:30:07.771-05:002015-07-01T19:30:07.771-05:00Love that dress! And gah, art. I do quite often ge...Love that dress! And gah, art. I do quite often get that immense feeling that I need to create something, but what?! Your words are wonderful!Lostvestigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06962437649967510875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-46034648860403216942015-07-01T16:07:10.283-05:002015-07-01T16:07:10.283-05:00Your words sure do resonate with me...I wrote some...Your words sure do resonate with me...I wrote something similar a while back and titled it 'What do I talk about when I talk about Painting'---obvious refrence to the famous short story (what do we talk about when we talk about love).<br /><br />People have this romantic notion about art, they don't understand how hard it can be sometimes, how much our soul craves for rest, for being able to conecrate on something as banal as seeing TV...how nerve racking is to have this impulse to create at all times and having to be your own editor and critic...and having to find time for it when all you want is rest but you can't....so, I do think I understand what how it is.<br /><br />you look spectacular in that leo dress...awesome shoes to match!!!<br /><br />http://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/Ivana Splithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908566377732204399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-23908330747526023612015-07-01T14:25:22.505-05:002015-07-01T14:25:22.505-05:00Well said, my dear, well said!Well said, my dear, well said!Namihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01971455002398389345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-42353099991516465012015-07-01T13:56:32.625-05:002015-07-01T13:56:32.625-05:00Basically the whole time I was reading this I was ...Basically the whole time I was reading this I was saying "Yessss!". You have such great writing, girl! Also loving your outfit, those boots are perfection. Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11899606501402700741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-84511776087027516482015-07-01T10:45:22.960-05:002015-07-01T10:45:22.960-05:00You might be plagued by art, but you are also very...You might be plagued by art, but you are also very blessed in that talent! I can't really create for anything. I can copy, but not create. I know it's a bother but try to see the positive--you can make such cool stuff and write in such cool ways (and metaphors!) and dress in such lovely combinations!Frannie Pantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674130495449821496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-19665482468663830032015-07-01T03:33:18.509-05:002015-07-01T03:33:18.509-05:00Ooopsie, forgot to mention the outfit. I love leop...Ooopsie, forgot to mention the outfit. I love leopard prints right now and this dress totally made me swoon!Keithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176585524566579022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-79083634854071241192015-07-01T03:32:15.356-05:002015-07-01T03:32:15.356-05:00I am completely foreign to art and I'm the opp...I am completely foreign to art and I'm the opposite of an art person, but believe it or now I know what you mean! And btw, your metaphor reminded me of Fifty shades of gray for some twisted reason! :D Any who, Allie, if you like what you are doing, do it. Sometimes I feel exhausted by the stupid blog, takes a lot of time and effort, but I love it, I love draining my energy for it. Life is the little things, and if your little thing (well maybe not that little) is creating art and expressing yourself, then it's all worthwhile. If it makes you happy, then devote your life to it, and try your best to remove all the stress from it, because in my humble opinion, once something starts giving you more negative emotions than positive then it's time to let it go for a while. What I'm trying to say is, do what makes you happy! Keithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176585524566579022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-40538565432220046192015-06-30T22:56:20.729-05:002015-06-30T22:56:20.729-05:00It's true, art is always demanding, but when i...It's true, art is always demanding, but when it's in you, and you embrace it, it's the most wonderful thing. Be grateful for those demanding voices, they always get you to put forth your best work.<br /><a href="http://iamchiconthecheap.com/" rel="nofollow">Chic on the Cheap</a><br />LyddieGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604790644999494872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402586630342312864.post-54316855227240272852015-06-30T22:49:13.075-05:002015-06-30T22:49:13.075-05:00pRETTY DRESS :) sO CUTE
http://sbr-fashion-fashio...pRETTY DRESS :) sO CUTE<br /><br />http://sbr-fashion-fashion.blogspot.com/ANDYSTYLEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18260836202541068052noreply@blogger.com