Deep Thought Thursday

Seen on a bumper sticker . . .

Just Because You’re Misunderstood
Doesn’t Make You an Artist

Thanks to Casey Klahn.

Image (c) Casey Klahn, Yellow Trees in a Blue Forest.

Alyson Stanfield
September 6, 2007

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jocelyn
September 6, 2007 at 4:35 pm

Love it!

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Allison J Smith
December 16, 2007 at 4:52 pm

This is so true! I always wanted to be an artist, but I didn’t feel like I was one until I started painting regularly, almost everyday!

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Beth Rommel
January 15, 2010 at 10:00 am

Very funny.

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