Catching the ideas…
7 04 2008Today was a day spent on search of self, ie. creative voice, and thought. In an effort to rekindle my creative side, I decided it was a good time to move my art things from a crappy box into a nice storage tub. It was fun to go through my art. I remember ever piece vividly. What I was thinking, where I was, what it meant… what it was meant to be. I organized it a bit. Then I reread some good parts of The Creative License… surfed the web and came across Tommy Kane’s website. I love his stuff.
So from all that, I’m feeling pretty inspired (yes again), along with the Elizabeth Gilbert talk… I’ve been thinking about my stuff. My style, my voice. I like to make things that are representational… things that combine my passions and skills and I’ve come up with some pretty fun ideas of projects. One part of The Creative License features some stuff on Bob Dylan. At one point, Dylan says, “Make art… give it away, make some more.” I like that. I like the idea of sharing my creations (even more so than the side blog) instead of stuffing them away in a bin. So I’m going to make my things and open up a small shop. Either on Etsy or on my soon to be live, personal website. Make a little money maybe and give my things to someone who will appreciate them… and then when I’m famous, they can sell them on ebay for millions.
I’ve had a lot of big ideas… and let them go. A lot of great ideas for series of writings, paintings, etc. and let them go… but not any more. This time they will be brought to life, and through this, I think I’ll acheive a lot of goals I’ve set for myself personally, mainly, to know who I am and to be comfortable with who that is. It’s what my soul needs to find peace and happiness in myself and my life. I can’t wait to get started!
Oh, and on a side note, I’m going to my first ever guitar lesson tonight! Exciting!
I’m so glad to read this. Get your stuff on etsy girl lol. I just opened a shop on there. I only posted a few things but it was a positive step to get my stuff out there. Good luck with your shop.
Nourishyou23.etsy.com
It’s fun to read through this whole process you’re going through. I know it’s hard, I went through some of it last year and am still going through a part of it, but you’re so vocal with it and clear. It’s awesome that you’re getting it all out and taking steps towards who you really want to be and figuring out who you really are.
Saddity, nice stuff! I put you on my favorites since I just opened an account. Nothing up yet! But I’ll let you know as soon as it is.
Pink, it’s definitely a journey. The hardest thing for me is what I talked about in the last post. Letting go of those expectations! I knew it would be hard when I started… but I think I’m making some good progress!
Caught up! Glad you’re feeling better. I absolutely love surfing etsy! I can’t wait to see what you put up
I’m looking for all these vintage-y things for my wedding and gifts for my bridesmaids on Etsy. WooOooOo.
Hope the guitar lesson goes well
Jessica, glad your eyes are working again! I love to surf etsy as well, I have a huge wish list, lol. Guitar lesson was fun! learned 3 chords, lol which I played over and over for M. He was a good sport.