tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post6738796979450277907..comments2023-07-06T08:15:06.423-04:00Comments on BEYOND WORDS: Without Words: Asemic marks and soundsKarin Bartimolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490920503677450338noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-80971186423550719992009-01-22T11:28:00.000-05:002009-01-22T11:28:00.000-05:00While I continue to have challenges with my physic...While I continue to have challenges with my physical body, I wouldn't say I am "held back". Without having the experiences I have had, I am sure I never would have begun creating this way, never would have started this journal, never would have started this blog. The imagery granted me has come, primarily, through entering fully the pain in my body - I experience it as a gateway, rather than an obstacle.<BR/>Thanks, I have read A New Earth, as well as The Power of Now, and am a fan of Tolle :)Karin Bartimolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490920503677450338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-9901957944726621442009-01-22T11:16:00.000-05:002009-01-22T11:16:00.000-05:00You are incedibly soulful. My mom's healing journe...You are incedibly soulful. My mom's healing journey encounters obstacles as well. Love and support are sent your way in order to encourage you to work through whatever holds you back. Ultimately, your mind can be your worst enemy as well as your own best friend. You choose whether it will help or hinder your sense of fulfillment. I reccommend you read A New Earth: Awakening to your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-3942244528116436972009-01-15T16:04:00.000-05:002009-01-15T16:04:00.000-05:00oh, thank you Bev,yes, my work does get shown in g...oh, thank you Bev,<BR/>yes, my work does get shown in galleries, though I haven't been actively showing too much the past couple years. I will post info if and when work gets out and about :) thanks for your interest,<BR/>KarinKarin Bartimolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490920503677450338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-15796250727890114462009-01-15T13:20:00.000-05:002009-01-15T13:20:00.000-05:00Hi Karin,I felt today so connected to your words,s...Hi Karin,<BR/>I felt today so connected to your words,so poetic, so deep, your heart spoke to my own. For so long my creative self has protected me, made me safe and put me into bliss. I felt mesmorized by the asemic writings here, they do seem ancient, I zoomed in on your images and words spoke to me of times past. Egyptian scrolls, pyramids, primitive art all came to me. Thank you for sharing of yourself today, it makes me appreciate your art so much more. Do you display your books in shows? Would be wonderful to see them in real life!butterfly womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252796466842620135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-10557437762264608142009-01-15T00:52:00.000-05:002009-01-15T00:52:00.000-05:00I love reading about how many people have done thi...I love reading about how many people have done this kind of writing them selves, how many of us weren't really aware of all the others that were doing it, how we all share reach a deeper plane through our expression of creativity, and can move deeper into our center - call it prayer, meditation, how ever we choose to language it, here we are connecting, and this wordless language has resonated deeply with so many of us, from the responses I've gotten here. This intrigues and excites me as I imagine it taking form not only visually, but through music and performance... asemic expression, language without boundaries!<BR/>Thanks everyone for all your sharing here, and caring wishes,<BR/>KarinKarin Bartimolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490920503677450338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-87980285392897168382009-01-14T22:27:00.000-05:002009-01-14T22:27:00.000-05:00beautiful post karin. and your handmade book...it ...beautiful post karin. and your handmade book...it just makes me want to be still...i don't know how else to put it. <BR/>when i am painting, i feel the most centered. it's like how you described it. it is when i feel closest to my higher power. painting and creating can be a sort of prayer, meditation as you say. I am so grateful for it.<BR/>My sister has lupus...sending you a big hug.Bridgette Guerzon Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01222170682340900282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-58114840362973046922009-01-14T20:23:00.000-05:002009-01-14T20:23:00.000-05:00A wonderful post. Since 1975 I've been working on ...A wonderful post. Since 1975 I've been working on my spirit writing and I've found it has opened many doors for me.Robert A Vollrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724748212110046882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-31892097325074471022009-01-14T10:17:00.000-05:002009-01-14T10:17:00.000-05:00You are an inspiration. I linked to your blog from...You are an inspiration. I linked to your blog from mine in a recent post. Hope you don't mind. I'm looking forward to trying asemic writing.Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17877888579306217475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-57869477756659409042009-01-14T00:17:00.000-05:002009-01-14T00:17:00.000-05:00thank you karin for taking the time to create this...<I>thank you</I> karin for taking the time to create this beautiful post! i am filled up! i need an asemic keyboard for leaving comments here. ; ) xxoolynne hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682812765012431260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-37540350364797537192009-01-13T23:18:00.000-05:002009-01-13T23:18:00.000-05:00hi karin,really beautiul. watched the vid as well....hi karin,<BR/>really beautiul. watched the vid as well. i knew you had back pain, but did not know you had lupus.(: i am sorry to hear this.(:<BR/><BR/>anyway, karin, i love your art and you are an inspiration.<BR/>maryMary Cuevashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11458771302387638617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-72671946325400642482009-01-13T22:24:00.000-05:002009-01-13T22:24:00.000-05:00As soon as I clicked on the image and saw the deta...As soon as I clicked on the image and saw the detailed view, I said, "Ah, the Language of Light!" and then I read your words –<BR/><BR/><I>As I scribe I feel I am hearing ancient voices, foreign prayers, and reading through my body's eyes - words in a language I do not fully comprehend. The process of rendering takes me outside of myself, into a strange and unknown land - one of reverence, very personal, and deeply in need of a witness.</I><BR/><BR/>– and then I said, "YES!"<BR/><BR/>In case you are not familiar with this term, you might visit <A HREF="http://www.dianaewald.com/Language_of_Light.html" REL="nofollow">Language of Light</A> and <A HREF="http://www.shannardouglas.com/sacredlanguageoflight.html" REL="nofollow">The Sacred Language</A>.EARTH MOTHERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05499636052682827022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-642250080632161752009-01-13T20:59:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:59:00.000-05:00I never realized there was such a thing. I have b...I never realized there was such a thing. I have been doing a similar writing since high school 20+ years. It is filled with energy and find it amazing others do this as well<BR/>Thanks for sharingDawn Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03631428745444839457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-34364626311970026392009-01-13T19:03:00.000-05:002009-01-13T19:03:00.000-05:00beautiful and worth the wait!!! is that the dog li...beautiful and worth the wait!!! is that the dog licking in unison with the music? very cool. will have to watch it on my bigger screen later tonight - i'm on the laptop... ooh, that one looked like a female body part - i'm watching as i write:)<BR/>so glad to hear your laugh yesterday!<BR/>love,jbuddhagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16809702185756822993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-31753610951158562902009-01-13T17:44:00.000-05:002009-01-13T17:44:00.000-05:00Karin I look at your blog everyday and as a matter...Karin I look at your blog everyday and as a matter of fact, I have used two of your things on my blog: amnesty international and the 1929 video on war? I think that was the year.<BR/><BR/>I love what you have to say and I see that you believe in peace.<BR/><BR/>I had to write this time, however, because when you said you had Lupus. My oldest daughter has lupus and that is one hell of a disease. <BR/><BR/>It made me look at your work even a little closer to see your strong spirit and to wish my daughter's spirit also stays strong.<BR/><BR/>I admire all that you do especially because sometimes I am sure you don't feel well. By the way, I have not noticed any whining on your blog.<BR/><BR/>Take care of yourself.<BR/><BR/>ReneeReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-39032883521064157372009-01-13T16:44:00.000-05:002009-01-13T16:44:00.000-05:00Karin, I love your latest blog post. I also have d...Karin, I love your latest blog post. I also have done this type of writing, but I didn't know there was a name for it, or that other people did it. Interesting! Your books in the transparent box are beautiful, as are the words you use to describe the effect that art-making has on you. I have always thought that it's the best meditation I've ever found. I have tried many types, and found that nothing compares to state of being and transcendence that occurs when I'm working on art.<BR/>Namaste!Sharmon Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222935617263973858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-46785488206069241422009-01-13T16:10:00.000-05:002009-01-13T16:10:00.000-05:00Karin, I like this new book a lot. I liked your ol...Karin, I like this new book a lot. I liked your old books, too, but like you said, awfully intense. I like the brighter side of you.Katiejanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10703557560000189704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-68759843860202880652009-01-13T15:21:00.000-05:002009-01-13T15:21:00.000-05:00Hi Tiffany, I still think the daily recording in ...Hi Tiffany, I still think the daily recording in a journal is a powerful practice, it's just become more of a visual one for me these days, than verbal. The daily discipline charges me!<BR/><BR/>Thank you Tamsie...<BR/><BR/>You are welcome Kim, and thanks to you for your thoughtful presence here. So glad that you are experiencing the okay-ness of shutting out the world to simply 'be'. It's most certainly your right, first a foremost!<BR/><BR/>Maria, yes, I agree having a place of h'om'e, especially if we can find it within ourselves, makes facing all the outside challenges possible.<BR/><BR/>Welcome Curio, and thank you. It is a fascinating landscape, this artistic blog land - wide and varied. Your StoryBook Box work is fascinating - glad you stopped by and introduced yourself :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Robyn, sounds like we are exploring very similar ideas, through our different mediums. I love the idea of your creating work through Ancestral Voices, and really look forward to seeing what your working on - and I always love your work! Hopes for wellness to your cousin.<BR/><BR/>thanks to all, KarinKarin Bartimolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490920503677450338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-53442391596827057432009-01-13T13:53:00.000-05:002009-01-13T13:53:00.000-05:00Oh wow! Asemic writing is new to me and I certai...Oh wow! Asemic writing is new to me and I certainly will be googling it. I love all your images, the little books in the case and the thought behind it. You have put into words what I feel about the art process and its healing qualities. Also a sanctuary when life is too frenetic. I am working on a carving at the moment with meditation in mind....Rythm, hypnotic repetition etc.. I've called it Ancestral Voices so it seems that this post has come at just the right time...perhaps as a sign or confirmation that I'm on the right track.<BR/><BR/>Karen, my cousin has had Lupis for many years so I know just a little of what you are going through. Extra loving thoughts coming your way.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-22421645799439386802009-01-13T13:44:00.000-05:002009-01-13T13:44:00.000-05:00Beautiful, soft words and art...This was a very so...Beautiful, soft words and art...This was a very soothing visit. As a new-to-blogging visual artist, I find it interesting to see the different roads which lead to such creativity. Thank you for sharing such a personal journey.Curiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01074217572875328688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-46195257231134770312009-01-13T10:14:00.000-05:002009-01-13T10:14:00.000-05:00loved both your images and your words.Having a pla...loved both your images and your words.<BR/><BR/>Having a place that feels like *home* is what make us stronger to face all the challenges we have to deal out there.horse and moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04222211357590251441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-85868370101614045142009-01-13T08:48:00.000-05:002009-01-13T08:48:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us,...Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us, Karin. Watching the video definitely became a perfect meditation in itself. <BR/><BR/>I have felt this "invisibility" or "stillness" before when I get into my journal making. I am just learning that it is ok to shut the world completely out and "be"... funny that that sounds so scary and yet so right all at the same time for me.<BR/><BR/>You and your pain are powerful teachers, Beautiful One. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again for today's lesson.<BR/>Sending love...Kim Mailhothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13849980369873306402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-83892402945134292009-01-13T08:27:00.000-05:002009-01-13T08:27:00.000-05:00Lovely post. Soulfilled work.Lovely post. Soulfilled work.Tamsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307075091976859199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226993038032504896.post-8046829112263109132009-01-13T00:02:00.000-05:002009-01-13T00:02:00.000-05:00This turned out to be a very informative post for ...This turned out to be a very informative post for me. I've never heard of ascemic (sp?) writing. I plan on researching it some more. <BR/><BR/>And I agree with you about journaling, and how you write about the same thing over and over again. That's why I got away from journaling. Maybe I'll find a way to get over it.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03739952288646697076noreply@blogger.com