Thursday, June 11, 2009

Driftwood dreams…

From the beginning her twin passions were drawing and horses.

Her hero was Leonardo da Vinci.

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She was a disruptive student…even kicked out of school

and told she would never be an artist.

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Heather Jansch perservered…with pluck…courage , a dream

and oodles of beach detreitus.

…and a strong belief in her abilities.

I dreamed of becoming an artist living in wooded foothills with clear flowing water at my doorstep and horses grazing all around”

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Dream a great dream….

Then make it happen.

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60 comments:

erin's art and gardens said...

Thank you for sharing that artist...her work is unbelievably beautiful and inspiring! I love, love the idea of using "found" objects as her medium. She is following her passion and it is paying off. I can't wait to see more of her work!

anita said...

i hear some led zepplin..
dream on..
dream on...
dream on.....

dream until your dream comes true...thanks linda!

Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

Well, I am speechless!!!

Amazing!

Deborah said...

OMGosh!!! This is unbelievable. Incredible. Not only does she love horses, she know every inch of them. Ah, the mind of an artist...what a wild and wonderful place. Thank you so much for sharing. **blows kisses** Deborah

Lorrie said...

Thanks for sharing that. sometimes the most creative are the ones least understood. Increadible work.
Lorrie

Deborah said...

I know you will just die of jealousy, but on my walk, I find gifts from the ducks or rude dog-walkers. teehee

Sixpence and A Blue Moon said...

WOW!!!!

Just goes to prove, never listen to another when it comes to your dreams.

An amazing and wondrous artist!

Glad she listened to her own heart and followed her own dreams!

Lisa (aka) French said...

AMAZING!!! Truly talented women who luckily never listened to the naysayers!! French;)

La Maison Fou said...

I just love these, I spent the day at the family ranch today...brushing,combing jipping my gelding!
Leslie

Denise Vakili Fine Art said...

This is great inspiration. So tough to make it these days in anything.

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog.
I just posted the last Disney post....
Hope you will enjoy it.
Stop by when you have some time.
I love all my new blog friends

Maya@Completely Coastal said...

Me too, OMGosh! I have seen one driftwood horse picture before and was amazed, and now the hole story with all the images..., talk dedication, and hard work. Great story!

for the love of a house said...

These make my heart happy! They are absolutely stunning! I always love seeing them. Wouldn't it be amzaing to own one?!
I love that she perservered when others doubted her... a great lesson indeed!
j.

LuLo Designs/Blue Eyed Tango said...

I have seen these before in forwarded emails but never knew who the artist was....I want one! Thanks for sharing her story! Truly inspirational! Luanne

Melissa said...

These are fabulous. I've seen them before but I'm always amazed by them!

Cyndee Greene said...

Oooo Linda, how inspiring!!!
Her work is stunning!
And the story....PRICELESS!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing this! It helps me every single time I read something like this! It makes my dream even stronger!!!!!!!!!!

Linda Lou said...

To hell with what other people say, she had a vision and she saw her dream become reality---I envy that! The courage to create what you believe!

cotedetexas said...

Wow - that is incredible! never seen anything like that before!!! what an artist. thanks for sharing.

Renée Finberg said...

imagine...
'lawn ornaments' that don't eat hay!!


what amazingly beautiful sculptures.
i love love love.

x

KAC said...

Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures. They are absolutely amazing!

Claudia said...

Absolutly amazing. The creativity is stunning.

Authentic.

Thanks so much for sharing!!

TTFN~~Claudia

alison giese Interiors said...

Strangely beautiful. Amazing.

Fifi Flowers said...

OH MY! That is AMAZING!!!

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

Well, wow.

DesignTies said...

I've seen pictures of these driftwood horses before -- but I'm just as amazed seeing them now as I was the first time I saw them :-) Absolutely incredible.

Yes, for sure dream and then make your dream happen :-)

Thanks for checking out my turquoise post -- good to know you enjoyed it :-)

Kelly @ DesignTies

Ms. Tee said...

This is utterly amazing. I've never seen anything like it in my life! Just beautiful. I can't wait to show my artsy son. :)

Kristin Lea said...

What a wonderful and inspiring story!
I love it!

Simple Daisy said...

What an awesome story...
That is just so inspiring and her work is amazing!!!

Lauren said...

oh my gosh this gave me chills. so beautiful & have neever seen anything like them~!!! what a dream

xoxo

farmhouse wares said...

Her story is so inspiring. Her work blows me away.

susan @ Your home, only better. said...

Wow...I'm speechless! Such beauty in art and in perservering inspiration! Thx so much for sharing!

Unknown said...

Wow!!I,too,am speechless.What an incredible talent,to be able to see art when others see junk.Great story!

Lemonade Makin' Mama said...

I love that! Very cool and creative.

Oh, and I just clicked to follow your wonderful blog. :)

Have a blessed Weekend.
Sasha

Jane F from Atticmag said...

Unusual and wonderful artistry always deserves attention. There's nothing like photos to take it global. Thanks for the lovely post.

Mrs. Petrie said...

Those horses were unbelievable! I really don't know how these artist think of doing such amazing stuff! Stop by my blog, I'm hosting a giveaway. :)

carol said...

Absolutely breathtaking! Beautiful!

SummerAnytime said...

All I can say is WOW!!!

MissBliss said...

Stunningly beautiful! Amazing...what vision...

Joyce said...

Oh Linda!!!!! This is truly amazing art!!! Very beautiful! Thanks for sharing.... Have a golden weekend my friend! xoxo

Valley Girl said...

I have seen this lady's work before...what a gift. Better yet, she is using her gifts. That's the trick you know, you gotta use them.

Farmgirl Paints said...

Holy cow...that was unbelievable!! Thank you so much for sharing something so unusually beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend.

Valley Girl said...

Hey there Linda, question for you. How do you get large pictures on your blog using blogger? I use the largest postin option when I post, but the pictures are still small. Any tips? Thanks-Tulip

Ana Balbinot said...

Dear Linda, what a lovely post!
These horses are wonderful! I wish I could have one of these at my place!
Good to se you again!

Adrienne @ Susan Palmer Designs said...

Wow those are kinda spooky cool ... like something from Harry Potter!

sealaura said...

wow this was so impressive. very stunning. thanks for sharing this great story.

Kathleen said...

That is amazing..she is blessed with a gift..

Ivy Lane said...

WOWSA!! Thank you for sharing this! I am on the cusp of 45, and still trying to find my true passion... I love this kind of inspiration, gets me thinkin'!!!

Happy Weekend Linda!

annechovie said...

Wow, what an amazing piece! So glad your sheets finally arrived, Linda. Have a super weekend!

Blue Muse said...

I have seen those horses and she is amazing!! Driftwood is so romantic and lovely anyway, but to see these horses made from it really takes my breath away.
Heather is a hero - never, ever be confined by the opinions of others. Live your dream. Your way. The rest will slide right into place.
xo Isa

Hibiscus Moon said...

Oh my. They are gorgeous. I never knew such a thing of beauty could be created by human hands. You are amazing!

Karen Deborah said...

INCREDIBLE!!!!

Anonymous said...

OMG!! Wow!
Love it! Happy Sunday!
LOL Denise Hull,Massachusetts

Karen at Nittany Inspirations said...

I've seen these photos before. It was a pleasure to see them again. They sure are spectacular. Thanks for sharing.

J. Fudo said...

What incredible work, imagination, inspiration... you name it. Those works are fantastic! Thank you for sharing.

dec0r8or said...

Incredible! Beautiful! Inspiring!!

THEARTBRUSH said...

A horse lover's ability,is to create.
Pete,Theartbrush

J - Pachamama said...

WOW. I must, must, must have a driftwood sculpture.

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