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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
An Open Letter to Tim Holtz
80 comments:
- Susan said...
Your letter is right on! It perfectly describes my experience but you have written it so much more eloquently than I ever could. What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful guy who shares so much with all of us. - October 4, 2011 at 10:45 PM
- Linda said...
Well said Linda!
- October 4, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Perfect in every way!
Kim - October 4, 2011 at 10:55 PM
- Christine said...
Well said Linda! I just hope to be able to meet him and take a class from him some day!
- October 4, 2011 at 11:03 PM
What a wonderful tribute! He inspires so many of us who never knew we had all of this creativity within us! Thank you for sharing your story.
- October 4, 2011 at 11:10 PM
- Vic said...
Wonderful! You "painted" a beautiful picture with your words!
- October 4, 2011 at 11:23 PM
LOVED what you said! I've had the pleasure of taken many classes with Tim, and what impresses me most of all, he makes EVERY STUDENT feel successful! I've taken many, many classes, and just cuz you might have tons of talent, doesn't necessarily make you a good teacher. Tim is the best of BOTH worlds. How I would have LOVED to have been on that cruise....sigh.... I'll just have to hang onto the wonderful memories of the Alaskan Cruise. He is the BEST!
debi boring - October 4, 2011 at 11:26 PM
- Helen said...
And so say all of us! Can't wait to see and read your experiences of your cruise - you lucky lucky lady!!
- October 5, 2011 at 12:26 AM
- Netrix said...
Couldn't be said any more perfectly, thank you for writing in perfect words how much we admire Tim for bring him and giving us all that fantastic belief that we can do what ever we want
Jeanette x - October 5, 2011 at 12:29 AM
- Daniele said...
wow you lucky girl, cruisin' and inkin' sounds like heaven, can't wait to see what you did.....quick post the pics
hugs - October 5, 2011 at 12:30 AM
- Bella said...
Thank you for putting into words what so many of us feel about this special man. I am sad that according to his blog that this was his final cruise and that it is one of the things on my bucket list that will be crossed off now, not because I have done it, but because it is no longer available. I could not imagine anything better than waking up for 7 days a week, knowing that each day you are going to be inspired by a master creator and mentor.
His generosity with his experience and knowledge is unparalleled in this industry.
You are truly blessed to have had this experience and I am saddened by those art teachers who think they know best. (and that you were at the receiving end of their drivel) Art is a very personal journey for each person and the interpretation of ART is an OPINION. No one should be allowed to break the creative spirit of a child or adult. This should be a criminal offence.
As an art and craft teacher to adults, I come across your childhood story more often than you would imagine. I get such pleasure out of seeing my students blossom from "I'm not good enough" and fearful beginnings to beautiful, creative and confident outcomes.
Art is about nurturing the soul, just as much as it is about being creative and having something to show for it at the end.
You really hit a soft spot for me, hence my long mono-log.
Just keep on your creative journey, but do it for yourself and no one else and you will be truly happy.
PS: Can't wait for Grungy Monday to return, you have been missed! - October 5, 2011 at 12:38 AM
- Neil said...
Thanks for your letter which I think will have struck a chord with many of us. Bless you on your creative journey and I'm sure your artistic expression will continue to unfurl and inspire others along the road....
- October 5, 2011 at 12:55 AM
- Aquarius said...
You are so lucky to have been on this cruise and this letter is amazing - as is Mr. H!! Brilliant
- October 5, 2011 at 1:30 AM
- Laurie said...
Very nice, And well said! I loved hearing your story!
- October 5, 2011 at 2:42 AM
- Artyjen said...
Well said Linda! I am so in the same place as you...what with the art teacher thing!!! Although I could not hope to ever say T!m is my friend he has opened up this fabulous world to me as well and as such he feels like a best bud!!!
xoxo Sioux - October 5, 2011 at 3:12 AM
- Diana said...
WOW.. Linda so very well said. i love how you were able to put into words so many things that we all wish we had the ability to say instead of staring at the poor guy gabbed mouthed and silly.... and thank you very very much for sharing your story for a lot of us out here feel the same way about you.. you are so very very talented and i love the artist that you are
- October 5, 2011 at 3:16 AM
- Hels Sheridan said...
Aw hunny, I am wiping away a tear.... I feel exactly the same way... the "art" teacher saying I may as well give it up because I couldn't draw, let alone hold a paintbrush. So, I gave it up. And then I found cardmaking, which led me to find Tim... and yes, I am 100% in agreement with you - how Tim finds the time, the energy and the true spark to ignite the creativity of all of those around him, is beyond words... he is like a candle burning brightly, never flickering and never extinguishing... and if he does do that... he must do it in private because I sure as hell have never seen him be anything but a big ball of enthusiastic creativity.
And... if it wasn't for Tim, I would not be sitting here, writing on your blog from across all those miles, and I sure wouldn't be able to remember our precious days together at Ranger... So... if Tim does get chance to read your letter, I hope he reads the comments too... we all feel the same way!
One thing I have to disagree with is... you never have been and never will be a monkey with a paintbrush... your talent is waaaaaay beyond that... and one day you will feel comfortable to see that and call yourself an artist, which is what you are my friend.
Lots of love to you my Ranger Sister... may your creativity flow daily and freely. XX - October 5, 2011 at 3:22 AM
- inkypinkycraft said...
What a gorgeous letter, a true tribute to an amazingly inspirational person, who one day, sometime I hope to have the honour to meet....sigh....yes one day.His ideas, products and inspiration serve to allow all of us to follow a creative path and enjoy the experience and the journey.. And hopefully the end product too...mostly.I read your letter earlier and have been thinking about your words since, it was really touching ? Trace x x
- October 5, 2011 at 3:38 AM
- wearestampers said...
A very touching letter indeed! And I'm sure Tim feels the same! He really is an inspiration to many, and for that I am grateful for his wonderful talent. Keep up your art, and maybe some of your teachers will stumble across your blog someday :) Boy will they be shocked!:)
Pam - October 5, 2011 at 4:46 AM
- karenm said...
Linda, this is an inspiring letter. Thank you for voicing what so many of us feel. I was in the same camp as you. I got an A for painting green sand and a pink sea. What the teacher didn't know was that they were the only colours I had left! Tim has allowed those of us who have the urge to create, a safe and nurturing space in which to do so. The products, inspiration and above all the enthusiasm which he shows have lifted my heart and allowed me to become someone I thought I had lost. Thank you for the letter again and keep up all your wonderful creative work. XX
- October 5, 2011 at 4:54 AM
- ellen vargo said...
Hello my dear friend... you have hit the mark so perfectly... what a beautiful letter to an amazing creative, inspirational force. I haven't had the opportunity to spend any real time learning from Tim, in person. I hope to change that one day...time will tell. What I want to say to you is that you also have such an inspirational spirit. You have the ability to inspire confidence in all you come in contact with, whether it's through your blog, providing us with weekly ways to feed our creative souls, or the amazingly kind, detailed, loving comments you leave on our blogs, or, most importantly (for me)... we had the opportunity to meet each other (for all too short a time) when I came to Ranger U to pick Hels up after your amazing week together... in just a few short hours, I felt I had met a true kindred spirit. I can remember dropping you off back at the hotel, and saying to you... "I'm not ready to say goodbye to you yet!" I meant it then... and I still mean it now... never doubt yourself my friend... you ROCK. I'll be hoping that our paths cross again in life, and hoping that it will be SOON. Til then... blogland will have to do. Missing you... and sending lots of love...
Ellen xxx - October 5, 2011 at 5:17 AM
Thank you for so wonderfully expressing what so many of us have experienced. Hearing Tim say that there are no mistakes, just "embellishment opportunities" changed my life!
- October 5, 2011 at 5:27 AM
- Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...
What a touching letter Linda and one that will have touched many, and one many can relate too. I know exactly how you feel, I myself cannot draw at all but love to create, art comes in many forms and we should embrace it. A fabulous letter which I hope Tim gets to read and so beautifully written, an art in itself. Tracy x
- October 5, 2011 at 5:30 AM
- Scrapthat said...
Thank you for writing the open letter to Tim...who inspires all of us "Monkeys with paintbrushes"! Though I have never had the pleasure of taking a class from him he still inspires through his blog and his 12 tags is ALWAYS AWESOME!!
- October 5, 2011 at 6:27 AM
Your letter to tim is dead on. I could not say it any better than you did. Thank you for sharing it with us.
- October 5, 2011 at 6:58 AM
- scrappin-scrappin said...
What a great letter Linda, you put in words exactly how many of us feel! So glad you had a good time on the cruise! And what a great photo of you and Tim! Thank you for writing this!
- October 5, 2011 at 7:01 AM
- Annette said...
You, Linda, are one eloquent writer. I love your heartfelt words and couldn't agree more. It was such a pleasure to meet you on the cruise and I only wish we had had more time to chat. Thank you for taking the time to write and share this letter with all of us. So very touching.
- October 5, 2011 at 7:04 AM
- CraftyLoops said...
Awww Linda, that is a beautiful letter. I loved art in school and when I came to third year and picking the classes I wanted to do for the next 2 years in preparation of my GCSE's (not sure what the alternative is for you....finals maybe? my art teacher told me in no uncertain terms was I to consider doing art as I was rubbish at it!! So that was my confidence knocked for a bit! Fair enough I couldnt draw a straight line with a ruler, but as you so rightly put it "artists are insane" and I was very creative in everything but drawing. Well thankfully it hasnt stopped me creating now. Brilliant letter. Lee x
- October 5, 2011 at 7:38 AM
- Mary Jane W said...
I found your blog thru a Mario Rossi tweet and am so glad I did. I know exactly how you feel. I became facinated with Tim's work way back when he would make appearances on The Carol Duvall show. I was so attracted to the "vintage" and "grunge" styles. I've learned so much from Tim and love how it feels to sit down and create with abandon and then love what I've accomplished.
- October 5, 2011 at 7:53 AM
- Sharon said...
A Tim cruise was also on my "bucket list". I can only hope that one day he might decide to come to the Atlantic coast of Canada, and I can attend one of his workshops.
Linda, you voiced the silent thoughts of a lot of crafters, and the letter touched me as well. - October 5, 2011 at 7:59 AM
- Gunn (MsPlum) said...
Linda, Linda, Linda, I am sorry to say it, but you are so wrong!
We are a lot of crafters here in blogwille, but there are only a few artists - and I consider you to be one of them. When the rest of us makes mainstream craftingprojects that you will find all over, your art is unik. I have not seen anything like it anywhere else. This makes you stand out from the crowd.
Don't underestimate yourself sweetie! You inpire me, you make me laugh, I admire your energy and I admire your art. When I first "met" you I thought - "this woman is breaking every rule in the cardmaking book - I LOVE IT!"
Please Linda, call yourself an artist at least on saturdays ok? :)
Ps. I am glad to see that you had a great cruise!
Gunn - October 5, 2011 at 9:19 AM
- CuddlyBunny said...
Beautiful words Linda, and you are most definitely an artist.
Your description of becoming inspired by Tim's creations is proof enough: The mark of an artist is not in every creation he or she produces ... it's in the ability to be inspired to try, to recognize that such a thing as art is worthwhile to pursue. - October 5, 2011 at 10:23 AM
- My name is Toni said...
Beautifully said Linda...I knew the cruise would be awesome... and I'm sure we all agree how generous Tin is with his techniques and tutorials... That is such a wonderful letter!!!
- October 5, 2011 at 12:36 PM
- Vickie @ In My Head Studios said...
Linda, what a wonderful thing it is to rediscover the artist in you! Thanks for sharing words and gratitude for Tim that I think we all can agree on! He inspires, gives so much, and always looks like he loves doing it. I am glad you took that risk and let yourself create! Art saves!
- October 5, 2011 at 12:45 PM
- Barbara said...
Linda some how i came accross your blog and what a great letter to Tim i remember him when he wasnt known. He was a guy stamping away at a convention in Carson Calfornia i stood and watched him thinking wow a guy who stamps.LOL!!I only wish i would have asked him for a picture but then he might have thought what a strange lady.Now if i ever get to see him again i wont hesitate, i want a picture with him just like yours.TFS your letter
- October 5, 2011 at 12:56 PM
- Bianca van Noort said...
Well said Linda !!!
- October 5, 2011 at 1:47 PM
- Anne said...
Woo!!! I held my breath for most of that. Inwardly I'm leaping up and down shouting 'Yes, Yes, Yes!!!'. I had a near fisticuffs with my (extremely talented) son's art teacher recently because the zebra he had to paint wasn't 'in proportion' and she said hs art 'wasn't up to Y7 standard'... Oh boy, she picked the wrong mom to air her badly chosen criticisms to. I'm still going nuts about her! Beautuful letter Linda ((applaud)) x
- October 5, 2011 at 2:04 PM
- Susi in Italy said...
Soo true .. A fantastic and heartfelt letter to a very inspiring person. I had the amazing experience of doing a class with Tim in Uk this year and he is truly amazing : creativity on steroids!!! His people and teaching skills are amazing and everyone feels 'part' of the experience. Teachers should encourage and help their students not shoot them down in flames .. would there were more monkeys with paintbrushes if your work is anything to go by!!!
- October 5, 2011 at 2:10 PM
- Kathy Eddy said...
So very well said Linda, and let me tell you, you ARE an artist! I have gotten so much inspiration from your blog since I've "known" you here in cyberland and wish we could meet one day. We are "friends in art".
- October 5, 2011 at 2:24 PM
- Lillian Child said...
Your open letter was as delightful a read as the man it describes!
- October 5, 2011 at 2:44 PM
- Brenda Brown said...
An incredible read Linda, your words are your painting and this shows the true artist inside of you, the work you post shows the true artist you are and have become. Live it, love it, embrace it and believe in it.
As a teacher I am horrified and cringe at what you have been told in the past, but know they were not true artists, nor were they true or good teachers. Nothing like you are.
Thanks for sharing your story and for highlighting the goodness of your hero - he deserves it too.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox - October 5, 2011 at 3:48 PM
- fairy thoughts said...
wow that was a blast from the heart, but I know exactly what you mean, it brought tears to my eyes, yes really. But you may not think of yourself as a artist, you may not be, What you are is a crafter and that is sooo much more, beleive in yourself. Someone once told me that crafting was using someone elses art work, it's not what you use it's what you do with it that counts.I haven't read all the comments but I bet they all agree.
- October 5, 2011 at 4:21 PM
- Lisa said...
Thanks for sharing that Linda! I've not had the privilege to take one of his classes...yet, but the unending inspiration on the web, not to mention his books & videos have been an inspiration to me as well. While I've not had the chance to participate in many challenges this year, the desire to create has not diminished. My friends who are not crafters don't understand the excitement of the creation process--but I get excited just thinking about creating. LOL. I credit Tim for enabling that vision--I think his excitement rubs off. =)
- October 5, 2011 at 6:17 PM
- Tracey A in NH said...
Linda, you perfectly stated what so many of us feel! We are truly lucky to have such a great mentor. And...your letter is a beautiful work of art!!
- October 5, 2011 at 6:18 PM
- Victoria said...
This letter is a true inspiration to us all who were told we were not artists. Well news flash.. We are artists! And than Goodness Tim could pull the artist back out of you! Hugs!!
- October 5, 2011 at 6:32 PM
- mssgrz said...
Right on!
- October 5, 2011 at 7:56 PM
- Cindy-Up In Northern Michigan said...
Awww...Linda you really nailed how so many of us feel about our fearless leader...Mr. Tim! And yes, we are ARTISTS...we create...in fact, we MUST create to order to be happy. Pooh on anyone who doesn't believe in us.
- October 5, 2011 at 8:42 PM
- Cheryl Grigsby said...
Sweet girl. Here's what u must do: go right now and go have the word "artist" tatooted on your wrist so that whether you are crafting or WRITING (you ARE aware that u are a gifted writer, correct), you can always be reminded this is who you are. It's not what lands on the paper that makes you an artist, it's what's in your heart. I'm so blessed for the short time I got to know you @ Ranger. I'm still waiting for u to come to Colorado to see me....
- October 5, 2011 at 9:44 PM
- Diane Swanson said...
Wow, Linda! That letter to Tim said what so many of us feel and wanted to tell him! Thank you for sharing from your heart like that! I'm sure Tim will be honored!
Your letter really blessed me! I want to be an artist, too! - October 5, 2011 at 10:46 PM
- Gabby said...
Linda ... what a fabulous letter to Tim. I imagine him to be all the things you describe. And ... I imagine he has inspired so many people to go out on the limb and find the artist within. I do believe that art is in the heart of the creator. And ... if it pleases the eye of a beholder, that's a good thing. I bet some of the things you said in the letter, Tim would ditto. I hope he sees it or you send it to him. I know he would graciously receive it. :)
- October 5, 2011 at 11:28 PM
- tim holtz said...
they say words are most powerful especially when spoken from the heart, and i am i truly thankful linda for sharing yours. i'm usually not at a loss for words but with all that was said i am speechless and sincerely humbled. it is people like you, that continue to inspire me as well allowing me to live the life i've imagined. thank you again my friend... tim
- October 6, 2011 at 12:00 AM
- Bella said...
and now the Man Himself has read it.
So glad he now knows how we all feel. - October 6, 2011 at 12:20 AM
- Silvia(Barnie) said...
Wonderful words, I enjoyed reading your letter.
- October 6, 2011 at 12:35 AM
- Gabrielle said...
I have taken a few days to comment - only because I couldn't believe some one else had the same experience as me. Thank you for sensitively, intelligently and articulately describing my feelings. Though you need to know the part you've paid. I was a fledgling when you graciously picked me for GM #6 and I have not forgotten that kindness nor the kind words you gave me. You too are an inspiration - thank you x
- October 6, 2011 at 12:36 AM
- Marjie Kemper said...
What a beautiful letter, Linda. Thanks for making it an open one... you've clearly touched a lot of people with it, including me. I'm so glad you found Tim and your muse was released. It's a shame certain people can squash a person's artistic side with careless words or worse, intentional ones. I've long been inspired by you and your CCC posts, DT posts, and GM challenges. Keep on creating, woman!
- October 6, 2011 at 5:15 AM
- Tammy in Ontario, Canada said...
Wow...I don't know if you are an artist but you sure are a writer. What an inspiring letter and compliment to T!m. I believe what you say about the art being in the heart of the artist. Wonderful letter. Thanks for sharing. What an awesome trip - I've wanted to be on one of those cruises for a long time but couldn't afford it.
- October 6, 2011 at 6:33 AM
- Laura said...
What a beautiful letter! Just about had tears in my eyes reading it.
- October 6, 2011 at 8:22 AM
- flutterbycrafter said...
I've got goose bumps all over and a tear in my eye, what a wonderful letter, you must be a lovely person and T!m must be so pleased with your letter, thanks for sharing x
- October 6, 2011 at 10:01 AM
- donna said...
Goose bumps. I had similar childhood experiences but teaching Art to young children taught me early that it is "all about the process". Tim definitely gets that and encourages "play" like no one else. Your letter is beautiful and from the heart. Thank you for sharing and I hope you come back to PLAY soon..hugs..Donna
- October 6, 2011 at 10:04 AM
- Lisa said...
What a beautiful letter! And despite your discouraging beginnings, look at you now! Wow. And by the way, that is an adorable picture of you and Tim!
- October 6, 2011 at 10:52 AM
- Kirsten Alicia said...
Yes, yes, & yes again!!! My art teacher told me I was hopeless & she didn't know why I was in her class. Do these 'teachers' ever think about the power they have? I know if I had been a stronger, more confident child I may have thought "sc*** you" & carried on, but I wasn't. Thank you for writing such a wonderful letter, 3 cheers for you & Sir Tim of Holtz too.
- October 6, 2011 at 2:39 PM
- Kathy Ethington said...
Kudos to you....Mr. Tim Holtz changed my life in ways I'm continuing to find. I'm so thrilled to have "played" with him, and will never forget to "enjoy the journey"...I was always waiting for that "time" to create. Now I live each day, creating and sharing all that I can. The word Artist is a label, nothing else, just a word. What you feel is more important than any word, and your words show that.
Thanks for saying what we all feel. Do what you love, and love what you do. 3 cheers for Mr. Holtz...I'm proud to say he's the master. - October 6, 2011 at 3:11 PM
- Sharon Sutton said...
...art isn't in the eye of the beholder, anyway, but instead in the heart of the creator...I'd love to see this on a stamp :-)
Very well written and heartfelt words. - October 6, 2011 at 4:13 PM
- Createology said...
Linda what a letter from your heart. How amazing to be able to put into words all that is in your soul. I completely agree with how T!m speaks to artists all over the world. You are so fortunate to have met him. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt emotions with us...
P.S. I adore your art my dear! - October 6, 2011 at 9:33 PM
- Angie Lentz said...
Thank you for sharing. I do think you are to hard on yourself. My best friend Tara and I (I go by dr2003rx on twitter) had the pleasure of meeting you on the cruise. You are so humble!! I think your work is fantastic. You are an inspiration to me.
- October 6, 2011 at 9:37 PM
- Lori C said...
Linda....your not only an artist with paper....your an amazing artist with the written word. Your letter made my heart smile. Thank you so much sharing it with us. I'm certain Mr. Holtz feels the heart smiling as well.
- October 6, 2011 at 9:41 PM
- Kim said...
Thank you for voicing what I've often felt so well. Tim has managed to completely change my artistic outlook, and all through his blog, videos and the Compendium! My one wish is I get to one day take a class in person and to experience the embraceing of the process myself. And art truely is in the heart of the creator... rarely in the eye or ear of the beholder!
- October 7, 2011 at 6:31 AM
- Debbie C said...
Linda, what a delight for those who enjoy Grungy Monday, that you were able to move beyond what you felt. Learning to Enjoy the Journey is very freeing indeed! Looking forward to starting the inspiration again next week!
- October 7, 2011 at 7:59 AM
- Plume said...
Linda your story touches me!You are an artist in my eyes!And as for what you say about Tim in terms of quality of a teacher I agree with you 100%. For having attended just a few classes with him I totally agree with with you. He has the humility, the grace, the talent , the patience and he makes everything so do-able as you say! Thank you Linda too for sharing your experiance.
- October 7, 2011 at 8:05 PM
- Chris Arlington said...
Wow, that was an awesome letter. It made me appreciate my art teachers. Especially the one who told my Mom if I wanted purple grass and purple hair leave me alone reality will set in soon enough. That was 55 years ago she had insight.
It takes lots of playing with your stuff to really let go of inhibitions.
P.S. seeing you with Tim makes me realize what a sweet petite person you are. - October 8, 2011 at 1:38 AM
perfectly said Linda. I've been privledged to have meet Tim once, such a generous man. i am not an artist but i too always wanted to be. i love color, arranging things to look "right" to me. etc. so from one monkey to another, thanks for the great letter that expresses everyting just right.
- October 8, 2011 at 8:07 AM
- Terry said...
What can I say, such a beautiful tribute to an amazing man! However, you are also a "rock star."
- October 8, 2011 at 9:08 AM
- Lynn Stevens said...
Well said Linda, I can't wait to hear all about your trip at our next meeting!
hugs Lynn - October 8, 2011 at 3:08 PM
- Jen said...
Wow, Linda. First off, yes, yes and amen! to everything you wrote! I - unlike you - wasn't discouraged by any outside person or force - but by my own internal voice, telling me as a child and young adult that I had NO artistic talent and not an ounce of creativity in me. It wasn't until I attended a Stampin' Up! party that I started stamping and later scrapbooking, and not until I, 2 years ago, went to a Donna Downey weekend and heard about Tim Holtz (and subsequently started learning EVERYTHING about him and his art) that I truly began emerging from my shell and "cracked wide open." I credit Tim, Donna, and a couple other special artists for helping me find my own inner artist. Second, had you not stated that it was just a little over 2 years ago that you started this journey - I NEVER would have guessed that!!!! I just assumed you'd been doing this for many years...since you hosted the CCC and Grungy Mondays, and you're on the Eclectic Paperie team and you've been to Ranger U...wow, that's a LOT for someone who's only been doing this for a couple of years!!! You truly DO have creative talent, my friend, to have accomplished all of that! I don't know how you have time to do all that you do! I can't keep up! LOL I hope to one day be able to attend Ranger U - that would be a dream come true!! But back to your letter...I agree...Tim is 'da man. He is so generous with his time and talent, and I really do hope to be able to spend some quality time with him someday!!
- October 8, 2011 at 11:11 PM
- SannaS said...
thanks so much for sharing your letter...it is inspiring and so moving...i've got tears in my eyes...
hugs, SannaS - October 10, 2011 at 4:19 AM
- Lynne Forsythe said...
Linda.....you said it ALLL!! thank you for expressing what I could not...because of such experiences I am careful how I speak to my children when they express desire about "what they want to be" cause the most important thing is to "FIND IT" and have the BEST DANG TIME "DOING IT"!! Once again.....THANK YOU!
- October 10, 2011 at 5:27 AM
- Sue West said...
Linda, your beautiful and eloquent letter has really said so much that I have always felt, but never been able to find the words for. Thank you for sharing this with us. Tim is the most amazing teacher, and such an inspiration to me, but Linda so are you. Never doubt it for one minute. You are an artist.
Hugs Sue - October 11, 2011 at 4:28 AM
- Ruby Craft said...
I am so happy to see you put into words how much Tim has done for you because he has also been an inspiration to me. I also had a bad experience in school with an art teacher I adored but hurt me deeply. Suddenly the one thing I thought I was good at wasn't good enough and she couldn't explain why. Tim explains everything so clearly. He shares much more than his art with us. He shares his love for creating and teaching and us. I couldn't put it into words but you have and it is truly amazing.
- October 12, 2011 at 6:55 AM
- Nancy said...
LOVE this, Linda - LOVE it! Especially this part: "Then again, maybe art isn't in the eye of the beholder, anyway, but instead in the heart of the creator."
That is SO, it seems to me, what Tim shows us. And your letter here to him ... thank YOU for sharing it with all of us. I hope he knows how many of us are here with you, saying "YES!"
(Yeah, I had one of those art teachers, too - a pox on them! lol) - October 13, 2011 at 12:10 PM
- Izzwizz said...
Linda - that is just truly brilliant. Well said!
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Freedom of the Seas has an identity crisis. The 155,000-ton, 3,634-passenger vessel launched in May 2006 as the world's biggest cruise ship at the time, dwarfing the Voyager-class ships that influenced its design and introducing a new class of ship for Royal Caribbean. (Siblings Liberty of the Seas and Independence of the Seas debuted in 2007 and 2008, respectively). But in 2009, it was forced to hand over its "world's largest" title to sister Oasis of the Seas (and later to Allure of the Seas), Royal Caribbean's massive 225,282-ton, 5,400-passenger mega-ship.
So where does that leave Freedom? The ship -- which made waves when it launched with cruising's first surf simulator, a regulation-sized boxing ring and an interactive water park for kids -- received a makeover in 2011 to keep it current with Royal Caribbean's newest innovations and favorite features from the Oasis-class ships. Part of the first wave of the line's fleetwide revitalization program, Freedom got upgrades like a new nursery, an LCD Wayfinder system, a huge video screen over the family pool, a cupcake shop and DreamWorks characters roaming the ship, much to the delight of the youngest cruisers.
Plus, it retains Royal Caribbean hallmarks, such as the promenade and Promenade Cafe, rock-climbing wall, ice-skating rink, Johnny Rockets and Ben & Jerry's.
We weren't sure how Freedom would feel post-refurb and post-Oasis. Would it feel daunting and crowded, as it's still a huge mega-ship -- now with even more going on -- or would it feel just big enough after the immensity of Oasis?
The cruise didn't start off well. Embarkation took more than two hours from curb to cabin, with some frustrating lines and congestion, and cranky passengers-to-be.
Yet, surprisingly, in terms of lines and congestion, this was the first and last time the ship felt crowded. Crowds elsewhere -- at the pool, waiting for elevators -- were equal to if not lighter than what we'd experienced on Oasis. That's not to say that the ship felt empty or small. There will almost always be a half-hour or so wait to eat at Johnny Rockets on a sea day. You'll wait in a line (a short line, but a line nonetheless) to disembark at tender ports, and dinnertime can be a bit noisy with hundreds of others chowing down around you. At the same time, it's never hard to find quiet, private nooks. Cafe Promenade, Vintages wine bar and even the Solarium pool are great for getting-away-from-it-all moments, particularly on port days.
In general, service is very personal, since there are so many spaces in which you can become a "regular." Baristas at Cafe Promenade (now serving Starbucks coffee drinks) remember complicated beverage orders; the bartenders at Boleros, Royal Caribbean's Latin-themed bar, remember names and poisons; and even the waitstaff in Windjammer, the casual buffet, treat kids as the highest-order V.I.P.'s.
The upgrades on Freedom definitely help -- our favorites were the family pool movies and the easy LCD Wayfinder system -- but those who have enjoyed the neighborhood feel of the tree-lined Central Park on Oasis and Allure, where you can escape the madding crowds, will miss it if they really want some private time on sea days. As one of the main inside hangout places on Freedom, Cafe Promenade felt a little too small to accommodate all the people who just wanted to relax with a coffee and pastry out of the beating rays.
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The main artery that runs throughout the ship is the Royal Promenade, a Main Street USA-type thoroughfare where you can visit the purser's or excursions desk, grab a drink or a snack, people-watch or shop. The general store sells incidentals, duty-free liquor and edible souvenirs like rum cakes; a separate venue specializes in perfume and cosmetics, and there's a gift shop that sells logo items, T-shirts, Christmas ornaments, keychains and other odds and ends. You can also buy workout wear at the Get Out There store. (FlowRider paraphernalia is for sale up on the Sports Deck.)
A library with a view of the Promenade through floor-to-ceiling glass windows contains three walls of bookshelves and several cozy leather chairs for a quiet read. If you left reading material at home, just arrive early to check out a read from the decent selection -- and return it before you leave.
Above the library is Royal Caribbean Online, the ship's Internet cafe. The actual connection is touch-and-go; expect slowness unless you log on while most folks are sleeping or sightseeing. The charge is 66 cents a minute, but, if you buy packages, you can pay as little as 25 cents a minute. The commitment is steep: rates range from a 38-minute package for $24.95 to 1,666 minutes for $399.95. The same rates apply to Wi-Fi, which is available in cabins and in various public area "hot spots." On other ships, Royal Caribbean is testing $39 daily plans that include 24 hours of continuous access, and a $149 unlimited plan (one device only). At the time of our sailing, the packages were being tested only on Allure and weren't available on Freedom.
Some services aren't provided. For instance, there's no self-service laundry facility, but laundry and dry-cleaning can be sent out, and it's not cost prohibitive. We paid about $5 to launder a favorite blanket.
Contemporary art-lovers might enjoy the Art Gallery on Deck 3, where there's often a seminar to take in and a revolving selection of works to buy. On our sailing, there were lectures on Thomas Kinkade, a high-speed art auction in On Air (Deck 3) and contemporary art to buy in the Britto Gallery on Deck 5.
Even if you don't buy your pictures, it's a fun diversion to visit the photo gallery on Deck 4, where the staff display all the photos, from your boarding photo to formal nights and pictures with roving DreamWorks characters. You can buy a picture photo CD or even design your own photobook (a combination of your own photos and Royal Caribbean stock photos).
Up on Deck 14 by the Viking Crown Lounge, you'll find the Seven Hearts card and game room and Cloud Nine, which can be used for private meetings or parties. The Skylight Chapel, one deck up, is the spot for onboard weddings.
The LCD Wayfinder system, installed during the revitalization, utilizes a series of touch screens, placed throughout the ship, that not only show you how to get where you want to go but also tell you what's going on at that very moment.
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Freedom of the Seas is a terrific ship for families, both within the Royal Caribbean fleet and industry-wide. The H2O Zone is now a classic feature, day-to-night activities on the sports deck keep kids occupied, Adventure Ocean not only entertains kids but also challenges older ones with science experiments, and the new partnerships with DreamWorks and Mattel mean that life-sized movie favorites are roving around entertaining kids all week.
Children are broken into five separate age groups that get not only their own activities but also their own private rooms on Deck 12.
The Adventure Ocean Program includes several different groups: Aquanauts (3 to 5) might color and play games while Explorers (6 to 8) learn to make their own candies or kites. Voyagers (9 to 11) might take a backstage tour of the Arcadia Theater or participate in sports activities. Navigators (12 to 14) and older teens (15 to 17) can attend parties at Fuel, the teens-only club; hang out in the Living Room, a posh teen lounge that often looked packed; or chill on the Back Deck, a private outdoor area for teens. Challenger's Arcade, which fills a long corridor between Adventure Ocean, the Nursery, the Living Room and Johnny Rockets, offers modern games like Dance Dance Revolution, as well as classics like Ms. Pac Man. There are also racecar games and three air hockey tables. It's a great place for families to get some in-depth kid time; both adults and kids are welcome.
Adventure Ocean will give parents a cell phone to call in and receive calls from the youth staff. Although the evening session ends at 10 p.m., there's a Late Night Party Zone for kids -- between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. -- a group baby-sitting arrangement that costs $6 per hour, per child. On certain days, you can arrange for your child to accompany the Adventure Ocean staff to dinner. Plus, for those on My Time Family Dining or on the early seating, staff will collect your child from the dining room after 40 minutes so you don't have to leave dinner early.
Tie-ins with Crayola and Fisher-Price provide the latest in learning toys and creative materials, and an "Adventure Science" program by High Touch High Tech teaches kids fun, hands-on science experiments at sea. The new Imaginocean! puppet show is a black-light show that takes kids on an adventure through the depths of the ocean to find treasure. Highlights for kids
parents include a pirate parade: Aquanauts (3 to 5) dress up and paint their faces, and Adventure Ocean staff march them on a spirited pirate parade down The Promenade. Freedom of the Seas also has the nascent Barbie Premium Experience with Mattel onboard, a special program for girls 5 and older that includes a specially decorated stateroom, plenty of Barbie loot and activities like a fashion show and Barbie clothing design class -- for a $349 premium.
There are no free, supervised programs for children younger than 3 or for non-potty-trained tykes. However, complimentary Royal Babies (6 to 18 months) and Royal Tots (18 to 36 months) programs in the nursery on Deck 12 -- offered in conjunction with Fisher-Price and Royal Caribbean's youth staff -- are scheduled throughout the cruise for parents to attend with their wee ones. (If you have a 3 year old who's not toilet trained, you may be able to take him or her to these parent-supervised sessions in the nursery.)
In addition, the nursery offers drop-off group baby-sitting for kids of 6 to 36 months at $8 per hour. Open hours vary by ship and day and are found in the Cruise Compass. On port days, the nursery will open at least 30 minutes prior to the first excursion and stay open until 30 minutes after the last excursion returns. It's also open nightly from 8 p.m. to midnight.
In-stateroom sitting is offered for kids, ages 1 and older, when personnel is available; parents or guardians must reserve this service at the Purser's Desk 24 hours in advance. The cost is $19 per hour for up to three children within the same family.
Royal Caribbean passengers are charged $12 per person, per day ($14.25 for those in suites). Gratuities can be prepaid or added on a daily basis to passengers' SeaPass accounts during the cruise. (Passengers opting for My Time Dining must pre-pay gratuities.) Passengers can modify or remove gratuities by visiting the guest services desk while onboard. A 15 percent tip is automatically added to bar tabs. Gratuity envelopes for those who wish to reward extra service are delivered to staterooms on the last day.
Royal Caribbean's 2011 revitalization has brought onboard lots of new features, such as the DreamWorks Experience -- life-sized characters from "Shrek," "Madagascar" and "Kung Fu Panda" that meet and greet and take photos with passengers. A kick-off event on the first day found them poolside, singing and dancing for the kids.
A final blowout parade on our last sea day had everyone acting like a kid. The "DreamWorks Move It! Move It! Parade Spectacular" brought everyone to the Promenade, where a dancing parade included Shrek and Fiona, King Julian, Puss in Boots, and Po from Kung Fu Panda, plus stilt-walkers and dragon dancers (in all, 150 members of the entertainment and cruise staff), moving to the theme song from "Madagascar." The excitement is virtually impossible to resist: we saw everyone from the oldest passenger and the youngest to the surliest teen dancing along with the music.
Daytime activities include the ubiquitous pool games and trivia contests, while Vintages wine bar hosts several tasting sessions throughout the week. Alfresco bars include the Pool Bar, Sky Bar and Wipe Out! Bar.
The main Arcadia Theater seats more than 1,300 people over two levels and is the venue for nighttime productions, both song-and-dance shows by Royal Caribbean's troupe and performances by guest entertainers. As part of its pair-up with DreamWorks, Arcadia now features 3D movies and films like "Rise of the Guardians," "Avengers" and "Madagascar 3."
Late-night comedians and magicians fill out the entertainment roster in Pharaoh's Palace, the secondary show lounge for musical combos and private parties.
The ice rink at Studio B also doubles as a secondary show lounge; it was the spot for the Crown & Anchor welcome back party, as well as the Quest, an adult scavenger hunt. There are free skate hours listed in the Compass. Freedom-Ice.com, the professional ice show, was the best we've seen at sea (and certainly captivated the kids). Tickets are free, but they need to be obtained in advance. Check your Compass for details on your sailing.
Casino Royale is open whenever the ship is at sea and features slot machines in a range of denominations, as well as table games and a bar. This area can get pretty smoky at night -- if you are sensitive to cigarettes, you might not want to pass through.
After hours, Boleros -- the hip Latin lounge found on many Royal Caribbean ships -- is one of our favorite bars at sea. Though the location (in a hallway, outside the casino, near a staircase) is not ideal, the two bartenders there were absolutely fantastic, made a mean mojito and juggled bottles and shakers for us. It felt like "Cocktail" without Tom Cruise. This venue also draws major crowds with live music and merengue dancing.
Nightly music is found in other areas of the ship, too. A guitarist/soloist performs rock tunes in the Bull & Bear Pub, and a pianist packs Royal Caribbean's nautical-themed Schooner Bar, taking requests until the wee hours. If you'd like to do the singing yourself, swing by the On Air Bar outside Studio B; there are open-mic hours when you can strut your stuff onstage, as well as private booths for those a little less confident. The big screen there is the place to catch sporting events, too. For late-night dancing, there's the two-deck Crypt nightclub, whose spooky decor features bar stools shaped like headstones.
Even with all of these options, we can never resist pre-dinner bubbly at the Champagne Bar or a nightcap at Royal Caribbean's signature top-of-the-ship Viking Crown Lounge (called Olive or Twist on Freedom). There's a special martini menu, and it's a jazz club at night.
Shore excursions on the alternating Western and Eastern Caribbean sailings are well organized and varied. On our sailing, passengers were able to sign up for a PADI scuba-diving certification course, which included classroom and pool training onboard, as well as open-water training dives in St. Maarten. Excursions like glass-bottom boat tours and parasailing in the Bahamas filled up quickly, as did open-air vehicle tours of St. Thomas and a whole-day sail to Christmas and Honeymoon Coves on a schooner. An underwater treasure hunt in St. Thomas was a blast for kids. If you plan to sign up for water sports, do it early. On this sailing, there were paid shopping excursions ($42 for adults), but we'd recommend researching shopping areas on your own; many Caribbean ports are easy to navigate, with plenty of transportation.
Fitness and Recreation
There are two main pools on the Lido, Deck 11 -- one for swimming and one for sports -- flanked by three roomy hot tubs. There, as on balconies, tacky plastic-ribbon deck chairs from earlier ships are replaced with nice mesh loungers. The family pool area packs in the crowds since the 18.5-foot video screen overlooking the pool was installed. Passengers secured their spots early to enjoy screenings of family-friendly movies, TV shows and concerts.
Just aft of the main pools, children get a colorful water park, H2O Zone, complete with a kids-only pool, a cascading waterfall, and sculpture fountains and ground geysers that spew water. Frankly, the setup is so cool it keeps kids out of adult pool areas for the most part (though the water was very cold on our sailing, so kids didn't stay in long). The adults-only Solarium pool area is where you'll find peaceful hammocks and two whirlpools that are cantilevered, meaning they hang over the side of the ship; wide panels of glass give an incredible view of the ocean directly beneath you.
Royal Caribbean favorites like the rock-climbing wall and mini-golf course can be found on Deck 13, and a sports court, shuffleboard, Ping-Pong and a jogging/walking track also satisfy active passengers. But the main attraction is the FlowRider, which debuted on Freedom as the first surf park at sea. A three-inch sheet of water flows up the 32-foot-wide by 40-foot-long incline to create a wave-like reverse waterfall. There are designated hours each day for stand-up surfing and boogie-boarding; check on the Sports Deck for your itinerary's schedule. There's no signup sheet, but passengers (and guardians for those younger than 18) must sign waivers to obtain the wristband needed to "hang ten."
Even if you're more of a sunbather than a swimmer, our advice is to get off the bleachers and try the easier boogie-boarding option at least once. Once you're up there, it doesn't look nearly as steep (or frightening). Professional photographers will be snapping away so your sopping-wet self can be immortalized pre-wipeout for a mere $15.
Really want to master onboard surfing? Passengers can book one-on-one private FlowRider lessons for $75 per person, per hour (up to eight people per session). Individuals, or groups looking to "free-surf" without an instructor, can book the FlowRider for $350 per hour with no limit to the total number of participants. (A 50 percent no-show fee will be charged if you don't cancel at least 24 hours in advance.)
The Shipshape Fitness Center encompasses the entire forward area of the Lido, and it's packed with free weights, stationary bikes, treadmills and elliptical machines. Though we never had to wait for a piece of equipment, the gym does get packed before lunch, particularly on sea days. Get up early for prime real estate at the floor-to-ceiling windows. Within the fitness center is a boxing ring, which also made its industry debut on this ship. The boxing program is intended to promote physical conditioning (meaning you can't just throw your husband in there for kicks); sadly, it was empty on our two visits to the fitness center. It could be because it is not cheap. A personal one-hour session was $83. There are scheduled group workouts, however, for $10.
Additional fitness classes are offered -- some free (stretching, aerobics), some levying a $10 charge (yoga, Pilates).
One deck up is the full-service Vitality Spa. There's nothing new and unusual about the decor or the roster of treatments, which run the gamut from simple wraps and massages to acupuncture, teeth-whitening and even medispa treatments like injectables and fillers. The prices, however, seemed high. The "entry level" facial was $120. The spa runs daily discounted specials during the cruises. (Look for them in the Cruise Compass.)
We tried an Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial, discounted to $99 from the usual $125, and were disappointed with what could have been a relaxing experience that turned into a lecture about our "traumatized" skin, an aggressive sales pitch for $250 in skin products and a chatty discussion about crew shenanigans below deck. Too much information. Likewise, what was advertised as a group anti-aging seminar felt like a bit of a bait and switch. Attendees were taken individually into a room for a consultation (read: a hard sell for injectables and products). Don't forgo a spa treatment at sea if you're yearning for one, but we'd recommend telling the therapist straight up if you're not interested in buying products and want to avoid the hard sell. (Ours even called our stateroom the next day to ask when we'd be making our purchase!)
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Freedom has four main types of cabins -- inside, oceanview, balcony and suite -- but within each are different configurations, including roomier options for families in all categories at different price points. Of the 1,817 staterooms, 842 have private balconies, and 172 have promenade views. All staterooms are equipped with keypad-operated safes, hair dryers, Wi-Fi Internet access, mini-fridges and flat-screen televisions that feature a range of channels (ESPN, CNN, Cartoon Network) and interactive programming (order shore excursions and room service, or check your portfolio).
Interior and promenade-view staterooms are on the small side, measuring 152 square feet and 149 square feet, respectively. Bathrooms are shower-only, though we appreciate that Royal Caribbean has stuck with sliding doors as opposed to those pesky curtains that always seem to float inward and invariably lead to flooding. Pumps in the shower are preloaded with shower gel and shampoo. Family interiors are nearly double in size (300 square feet) and sleep up to six with two twin beds that convert into a queen plus a sofa and/or Pullman.
Oceanview cabins add a porthole and a smidge more space (from 161 to 200 square feet). Family oceanview staterooms clock in at 293 square feet, with a sitting area, two twin beds that convert into a queen and a sofa and/or Pullman. Before moving into suite territory, there are two balcony options: Deluxe at 177 square feet (balcony 74 square feet) and Superior at 189 square feet (balcony 68 square feet). Our accessible balcony stateroom had quite a bit more room with 286 square feet (balcony 46 square feet, nearly as big as a junior suite) and wider turning spaces, as well as a fold-down shower bench, which turned out to be useful for a toddler.
Cabins are decorated in teal, peach and white, with lighting overhead and at the desk/vanity. There are also bedside wall-mounted lamps. Balcony furniture comprised a small table and two loungers (metal with mesh covering) -- much nicer than the plastic ribbon variety.
Space and amenities increase as you ascend the suite scale. Some Junior Suites (287 square feet, balcony 101 square feet) and Grand Suites (387 square feet, balcony 126 square feet) have tubs; walk-in closets are standard in both. The Owner's Suites (614 square feet, balcony 209 square feet) each have a private sitting area separate from the bedroom. The one Royal Suite (1,406 square feet, balcony 377 square feet) also features a whirlpool marble tub and shower, entertainment center, king-sized bed, baby grand piano and private hot tub on the balcony. Grand, Owner's and Royal Suite passengers have access to a concierge -- who can assist with specialty restaurant reservations, spa treatments and the like -- and the Concierge Club lounge, where pre-dinner canapes and cocktails are complimentary.
Four Royal Family Suites (610 square feet, balcony 234 square feet) accommodate up to eight people and feature a living area with a double sofa bed; two bedrooms, each with two twin beds that convert to queens (one also features third and fourth bunks); a verandah with teak furniture and two bathrooms with showers (one with tub).
The Presidential Family Suite (1,209 square feet, balcony 805 square feet) is the granddaddy of family-friendly accommodations onboard. The suite can accommodate up to 14 people and consists of two master bedrooms with private baths and two additional bedrooms, each with two Pullman beds and two twin beds that convert to queens. It also has a sofa bed. There are two additional "standard" shower-only bathrooms. The huge private balcony is outfitted with a hot tub, teak dining set (table and chairs) and padded teak loungers.
One last "special" stateroom is 6305, a promenade-facing cabin with an obstructed view. The window is blocked by the, ahem, behinds of two cows that stand atop the Ben & Jerry's ice cream parlor directly below. The good news, though, is that cruisers who find a pair of derrieres pressed up against their window receive complimentary scoops from Ben & Jerry's every day of their cruise!
Whatever stateroom you choose, you'll sleep tight: all cabins feature Royal Caribbean's stylish, comfortable bedding. There are pillows and shams, and duvets with cotton blend covers. Custom pillow tops are doubled over when placed atop twin beds, but when the beds are in the queen configuration they're unfolded across both (already) plush mattresses to eliminate the dreaded gap. Our room was set up with twins, but other passengers we spoke to assured us the queen configuration was comfortable and gap-free.
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