Whew, I cannot believe it has been a week since my last posting. Surely, there was some kind of time warp in there, somewhere?!
I've been very busy with all my endeavors and thought it would be a good idea to say, "hello", to all my peeps.
Altogether, there are about 436 things that I am doing, lol. Ok, I didn't really count them, but it is probably not too far off.
What kind of art do you do? My life IS art! Everything from painting (I like all mediums except watercolor), furniture re-do, vintage inspired, photo work, Steam punk, and now- fish tank stands. Believe me, I left out at least half of them.
It can be exhausting to choose one over the other, and I presently have several projects on the bench, literally.
Taking time to list on Etsy, promote my art, update my blog and site (site-which doesn't happen much), are things that really hit that good ol' back burner. However, I'm getting it organized and getting better at it, all the time.
How are your projects coming? What makes it easier, for you, to create?
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Something Fishy This Way Comes
Well..... I know, it's a deep subject..
I"m struggling to write a decent post, this morning; my thoughts are scattered here and there like the filings for this year's taxes. Know what I mean?
My art has taken many forms, and I'm indulging in the freedom of it. After all- Who would have thought I would be making a statement on vintage furniture, as fish stands?!
Yes, I'm at it again. This time, I have taken 'before' photos, so that you can see what a massive transformation it is. This one is really going to push my envelope, as far as a contemporary look. I've been a bit constrained and cannot wait to show you this one.
Sometimes, when I'm having a slow period in my bread and butter art (like my paintings), I feel removed or detached and somehow lacking in my responsibilities. Regardless of the fact that my life is an ever moving hustle and bustle, it still feels that way.
Just once, I would like to really sleep in, but as soon as the glorious sun hits my skin, my mind is already humming with the creative buzz.
I'm teaching myself that creating art is a responsibility, not just the bread and butter stuff, but any of it, even just the processing part. It would be a waste to just do what other people think I should be doing, just because they think I should be doing it.
The funny thing about feeling detached (in creating art other than $ making), is that it is a learned response and truly has nothing to do with not doing something; I think it has to do with feeling outside of my comfort zone, especially when it is doing something new and unusual, for me. Sure, I'm addicted to coloring outside the lines, but sometimes it takes someone jabbing my elbow, to do it.
Moral of the story? Find where your lines are, get over the push to only do what is profitable, do it for ART, do it for YOUR SELF.
Like my funky fish stands... Gotta love how much 'outside the box' it is!
'Til next time... Happy creating.
I"m struggling to write a decent post, this morning; my thoughts are scattered here and there like the filings for this year's taxes. Know what I mean?
My art has taken many forms, and I'm indulging in the freedom of it. After all- Who would have thought I would be making a statement on vintage furniture, as fish stands?!
Yes, I'm at it again. This time, I have taken 'before' photos, so that you can see what a massive transformation it is. This one is really going to push my envelope, as far as a contemporary look. I've been a bit constrained and cannot wait to show you this one.
Sometimes, when I'm having a slow period in my bread and butter art (like my paintings), I feel removed or detached and somehow lacking in my responsibilities. Regardless of the fact that my life is an ever moving hustle and bustle, it still feels that way.
Just once, I would like to really sleep in, but as soon as the glorious sun hits my skin, my mind is already humming with the creative buzz.
I'm teaching myself that creating art is a responsibility, not just the bread and butter stuff, but any of it, even just the processing part. It would be a waste to just do what other people think I should be doing, just because they think I should be doing it.
The funny thing about feeling detached (in creating art other than $ making), is that it is a learned response and truly has nothing to do with not doing something; I think it has to do with feeling outside of my comfort zone, especially when it is doing something new and unusual, for me. Sure, I'm addicted to coloring outside the lines, but sometimes it takes someone jabbing my elbow, to do it.
Moral of the story? Find where your lines are, get over the push to only do what is profitable, do it for ART, do it for YOUR SELF.
Like my funky fish stands... Gotta love how much 'outside the box' it is!
'Til next time... Happy creating.
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