Author: capeannpainter

Paints and Photographs scenes of Gloucester, Massachusetts Waterfront and Cape Ann. http://capeannpainter.wordpress.com/

The art of negative thinking

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largestWhat are your thoughts?

The art of negative thinking
From the PAINTERS KEY;
May 17, 2013
Dear P F,
Recently, I had the opportunity to look over the shoulders of two painters who were giving demonstrations on the same day. The first was almost deliriously positive and bubbly about his work, his wonderful life as an artist and his prior successes. Enthusiastic throughout, he shouted epiphanies and dispensed “empowerment” like rose petals at a wedding.

The second demonstrator spoke less and, when he did, it was mostly about problems he was having with the work–and other more worrisome ones that lay ahead. A couple of times he got himself into trouble–but he scratched his brain and was able to recover. Guess what–the gloomy malcontent did the better painting. We all applauded when he held it up. There were whistles. He didn’t even smile.

This understanding has now been backed up in a new book by former Indiana and Texas Tech college basketball coach Bob Knight, aided by Bob Hammel: The Power of Negative Thinking: An Unconventional Approach to Achieving Positive Results.
“Superiority and success doesn’t favor good effort or self-esteem,” says Knight, “and it definitely doesn’t hand out trophies for participation. The mentally precise and physically fit win, while the mediocre and obtuse take solace in hopeful cliches.”

Bob and Bob have come to the conclusion that if you’re perennially upbeat you’re just setting yourself up for defeat. The positive thinker, they think, has a chronic “no danger ahead” disorder. He’s so busy believing in himself that he’s blindsided by oncoming problems and his own shortcomings.

Success, it seems, favours rigorous self-criticism. Here are some other interesting items I gleaned from the book:
Never gloat. Don’t talk too much. Don’t seek praise. Failure is endemic. Success is being hard to please. Be intolerant of failure. The easiest person to fool is yourself. Know your weaknesses. Be tough. Never let scanty positives override glaring negatives. Don’t be a good loser. Don’t satisfy yourself by just knowing you can do it. Do it. And by the way, keep

God out of your equations:
“So when I hear a guy after a game-winning home run say or gesture that God was on his side,” says Bob Knight, “I think to myself, ‘He’s saying God screwed the pitcher.’ “

Best regards,
Robert Genn

PS: Positive wish: “The sun will come out tomorrow.” Negative reality: “Yeah, and it will flash brand-new daylight on the same old mess unless something is done to clean it up.” (Bob Knight)

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Island Art and Hobby Gloucester Main St.

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From: Island Art and Hobby;

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“What an amazing day to take your art outside. The 15% off sale is still on.. Stop in and grab some paint and a canvas, or a sketch book and some graphic pencils, and create something beautiful. Have a great day !”

CLICK  HERE FOR  MORE SPECIALS AND DEALS

Art Blab by Deb Clarke

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Art Blab by Deb Clarke

Last February we had an engagement party for my daughter Elizabeth and her Joshua.  Towards the end of the evening Elizabeth secretly recorded one of our conversations.  here’s a short snippet.  we had a good laugh.

Did my Sensei say that?

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http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/debbie-clarke.html

http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/debbie.clarke.5011

Your Used Car Recommendations

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I Need Your Used Car Recommendations Please

Recently I lost my 2000 Kia Sephia. It failed horribly it’s safety inspection. The Kia was rattling and rolling along in it’s last months and there was no chance I was going to put over 2k in that car. I bought the Kia for $500 as a band aid after my beloved Tracker blew it’s engine. The car lasted me over two years. It had no carpeting, so you could feel and hear everything it kicked up. The outside drivers door handle didn,t work so you had to leave the window open half way so you could reach in and open the door.

Now I need you help. There are so many cars out their that it’s hard to find the right one to fit my needs and personality. I see so many cars around Cape Ann with GMG Stickers on them that I think could be a good fit.

Here is my wish list for my new used car; Reliability, space for my painting equipment, comfort, visibility, a place for a GMG Sticker or two, maybe AWD or 4×4, drives like a car not a truck.

I’m not a big car fan and don’t care about looks or age

Please comment on this post and let me know if you would recommend your ride or not and tell me the reason.

Please help me out. It’s so confusing to pick the right one. Also if your selling one in good condition let me know by commenting on this post.

My beloved KIA Sephia. Just a memory.
My beloved KIA Sephia.
Just a memory.
Out of my price range
Out of my price range
too stylish
too stylish
too slow.
too slow.

Island Art and Hobby Sale Found on Facebook

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Island Art And Hobby

SALE SALE SALE!!!! Everything in the store is 15% off (even clearance items!!!!) until the end of May!!! We are getting ready for new summer stock. Now’s the time for you to get some great deals! Get a ticket to the downtown promo too! HOW COOL IS THIS???

SALE SALE SALE!!!! Everything in the store is 15% off (even clearance items!!!!) until the end of May!!! We are getting ready for new summer stock. Now's the time for you to get some great deals! Get a ticket to the downtown promo too! HOW COOL IS THIS???575664_430790700344510_2072690894_nhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Island-Art-And-Hobby/103650526391864?ref=stream&hc_location=stream

FOB Artist Gabrielle Barzaghi Shows us her Work Space

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From, Gabrielle Barzaghi

Here’s a picture of my studio. I’m offering three drawing workshops

at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck this summer.

Check out their link for details

http://mail.rockyneckartcolony.org/#workshops

 My website is;

http://www.gabriellebarzaghi.com/

http://rockyneckartcolony.org/workshops.php

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Artists Work Spaces: Eileen Oliver

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Hi Paul;

You featured my little studio space last year when I was living in Rockport. We moved to Bayview in Gloucester last September and I have been painting more than ever since I’ve been here. I’m walking distance from Plum Cove beach and Lanesville and both my husband, Jim, and I (he’s also an artist) have been doing some of our best work. Here are some pictures of my work space.

I have a website through Fine Art America..
 http://eileen-patten-oliver.artistwebsites.com

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Piano for Sale!

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Piano for Sale!

Yeah, Yeah I know GMG is not Craigslist but GMG has more sophisticated viewers. Plus I have to part with this Antique Piano.

Ivers and Pond approx. 56″ tall Upright Piano. All keys work and sound good. the body has scratches. I probably should have wipe all the dust off before I took Photos. This Piano would be a great Finishing project and a beautiful piece of musical history. Serial #31767 year built approx 1902. MAKE AN OFFER. Contact Paul at:    Frontiero@hotmail.com

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