I love that quilt and your lessons learned. I get so excited about a project, start it and then just give up or like the one now I think I need to redye the fabric or choose different fabric which is just a stall technique I've done over the years. I've decided I need to push through it like I've done in the past. It just seems as I'm getting older it's harder to push through. Great essay Lesley!
Sometimes there is a long time interval between the initial excitement and the final outcome. There are many projects waiting for me to circle back to, when I get a new idea, fresh eyes or recycle it into another newer project. I don't think our time is ever wasted.
You have presented me with the word “tarnish”. What a surprising response I am having: acknowledging my hidden brilliance . Along side that is the awareness of dreams abandoned.
I would say you have awaken the sleeping giant. Yes, there will many things to learn about myself as I enter my art room today. Thank you Lesley!
Replying from Portugal and 2 replies were posted. When I deleted one they both disappeared so here I go again. Thank you for your words Susie. I am always thrilled when my words have impact and connect with the reader. Go, sleeping giant, go. Create away!
I'm so relating to your writings. I'll be 71 in late May and have all the same feelings! My brain is having a hard time accepting that I have been here this long and it still feels much younger.
I'm just now trying to find my artistic style and am afraid I'll never have one- I like too many different things!!!! But I do find myself trusting my instincts so much more. I can sit for hours looking at Pinterest when I start a new project but I always go back to "just do it" I stat in and pretty soon the piece is directing me.
I had been painting for some years and kept wondering what my 'message' was. What I learned, because I kept on painting things that interested me, was what I was (duh) interested in. It kept showing up in my work until I finally knowingly claimed it. It was: People enjoying life - life around them, other people, beautiful places, a moment of pleasure. That's my answer to your question!
I love that quilt and your lessons learned. I get so excited about a project, start it and then just give up or like the one now I think I need to redye the fabric or choose different fabric which is just a stall technique I've done over the years. I've decided I need to push through it like I've done in the past. It just seems as I'm getting older it's harder to push through. Great essay Lesley!
Sometimes there is a long time interval between the initial excitement and the final outcome. There are many projects waiting for me to circle back to, when I get a new idea, fresh eyes or recycle it into another newer project. I don't think our time is ever wasted.
You have presented me with the word “tarnish”. What a surprising response I am having: acknowledging my hidden brilliance . Along side that is the awareness of dreams abandoned.
I would say you have awaken the sleeping giant. Yes, there will many things to learn about myself as I enter my art room today. Thank you Lesley!
Replying from Portugal and 2 replies were posted. When I deleted one they both disappeared so here I go again. Thank you for your words Susie. I am always thrilled when my words have impact and connect with the reader. Go, sleeping giant, go. Create away!
I'm so relating to your writings. I'll be 71 in late May and have all the same feelings! My brain is having a hard time accepting that I have been here this long and it still feels much younger.
I'm just now trying to find my artistic style and am afraid I'll never have one- I like too many different things!!!! But I do find myself trusting my instincts so much more. I can sit for hours looking at Pinterest when I start a new project but I always go back to "just do it" I stat in and pretty soon the piece is directing me.
Thanks so much, Kim. Yes, I used to spend time looking for inspiration and discovered it comes once you start. Begin and the art will start.
I had been painting for some years and kept wondering what my 'message' was. What I learned, because I kept on painting things that interested me, was what I was (duh) interested in. It kept showing up in my work until I finally knowingly claimed it. It was: People enjoying life - life around them, other people, beautiful places, a moment of pleasure. That's my answer to your question!
It’s funny how often we cannot see what is right under our nose. And what’s under that? Our heart ♥️