Sometimes I go through those moments, wondering why I spend so much time to learn new things, to perfect my creation. Check then double-check for loose ends of wire, making sure that it’ll withstand tugs and wear…..
yet time and time again, as I complete a new piece, I was reminded of how much I enjoy doing what I do! Creating wearable pieces of Art makes me happy! And to make it all worthwhile ( though truthfully, most time very much underpaid ), it is always a THRILL for me when someone is willing to pay with their hard earned money and wants to own a piece that I’ve made! I don’t think anyone can really relate to this, unless if you’re an artist.
Yes I think of myself as an artist! Not just an assembler, or a crafter. Because everything that I make, I go through the process of plotting the proportion, planning materials, color palette, and a lot of times I dream about them! I have to have that “vision” in my head before I can start!
And all these happened before I can start any projects! It really is very close to living a dream…. as I’ve always been someone who needed to be involved with creativity! I needed the stimulation!
then there are times, when I feel so discouraged and doubt myself…..
and a lot of times, I wondered why I kept going with this while the reward is so little!
But I kept on going! Hoping that I will be able to share this music that I have in my head with people that can hear! That is what it’s all about isn’t it?
follow up with the Work In Progress from earlier
New offerings in my Etsy shop!
What’s currently on my work table
Close to the end of 2014
Hi Deb honey.. yay I’ve found your blog.. crikey it’s taken me a while!! LOLOL.. Yes I hear you completely on this one. I haven’t beaded for a long time but I have this BIG URGE to do so again. I found some GORGEOUS vintage beads that Kerry and Armand gave me about 5 years ago and as I released them from their cotton strands I just got an overwhelming urge to make something amazing with them. Also today at work I bought a GORGEOUS button with seed beads and tourmeline chips.. Oh my goodness it is HEAVEN ON A STICK!! Anyway enough already. Love you.. also I go through what you do with your artful creations every time I create a canvas with paint. Will anyone like it – if so great, if not it is part of me and I love it so that is all that matters right?? Hmmm I’d still love someone to say ”How much?? I’ll take it!!” Ah.. a girl can dream and it’s good to do so!! Love you xxx
heh…. well I can’t wait to see what you’ll make with that! It is so much fun to be able to find these odds and ends while walking about isn’t it?
XOXO my sweet gorgeous New Zealand friend!!