Rejected. And Yet Better Than Ever!

“One person’s junk is another person’s treasure.” There are lots of junk artists in the world. But they all have one thing in common: they see robots, flying machines and winged horses where we see rusty bolts, tarnished cutlery and old cigar boxes. The key to being an artist–any kind of artist, it seems–is to see what others cannot, and then reveal it to them.

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“I kinda felt like the first slice of bread in the bag. Everyone touched me, but no one wanted me.” ~Kelly Moran

“Rejected, abandoned, unwanted. Like me. I fixed it up. Made it mine.” ~Jasinda Wilder

“Rejection is simply a ‘re-direction’.” ~The Truth AD Infinitum

“Rejection and failure is an inevitable and integral part of the process to achieving your dreams.” ~Miya Yamanouchi

“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.”

~Matthew 21:42

About mitchteemley

Writer, Filmmaker, Humorist, Thinker-about-stuffer
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31 Responses to Rejected. And Yet Better Than Ever!

  1. Thotaramani says:

    Mitch! The rabbit in your hand is made by a beautiful artist.▶️💐

  2. L.G. says:

    Awesome, post, a rejection can mean a redirection

  3. So very good and timely! Thank you for sharing this.

  4. Mags Win says:

    Great post Mitch. I enjoyed seeing all the art work in the photos. Have a blessed day.

  5. Jody says:

    These are amazing!

  6. Clever creations! Here’s another interesting quote: “To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.” It’s no surprise that Thomas A. Edison said this.

  7. Jennie says:

    So much creativity with junk. Love it!

  8. Anonymous says:

    Wow! Such visual creativeness…..

  9. gracespeaker says:

    True artistry! I absolutely love these. Couldn’t pick a favorite, but the faucets are too cool. And the bunny!

  10. #hood says:

    matthew 46:17 the lord is my refuge & strength, the lord is my helper, when i am afraid.

  11. These are amazing creations. The running faucets crack me up!

  12. You find the most unique and interesting pics! Captivating!

  13. Cool! I once saw a Christmas tree made out of tools! I posted it online and a friend went to the store to buy it for her husband who restores cars and makes hot rods.

  14. Tom Crossley says:

    Cool photos and interesting quotes 🙂

  15. Your post made me pause! interesting! I saw wings in the rust, quiet, triumphant

  16. This reminds me: I have some 2nd-hand pliers I’d love to give to anyone who wants to see if they can make them work! Blessings on your weekend.

  17. ibarynt says:

    Mitch, I like that you always find and end and relate it with a Bible verse.
    The pictures and topic may appear silly but they hold more depth and truth.

  18. Bronlima says:

    What an amazing collection. But the taps running….. should be tap dancing!

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  20. pcviii03 says:

    As it turns out, hoarding pays off. Great pics as usual.

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