tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post5805375960324501875..comments2023-10-17T06:24:17.213-04:00Comments on Art Jewelry Elements: Struggling with CreativityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-75870347504981504342015-01-21T18:59:37.103-05:002015-01-21T18:59:37.103-05:00Well time runs out often for me, I too am a very l...Well time runs out often for me, I too am a very late night person which sees me up usually catching up on blogging, etc. into the early hours but after having a large part of last year off due to my Mum and daughters ill health my time for creating has suffered immensely. I now find myself itching to get back to work at my torch, I am determined to fulfill that goal imminently!!! But finding a balance between making, working and family life has always and will always be a challenge. I really don't think there is an easy answer to that problem. <br /><br />Just do what is right for you but sometimes stop, take some timeout to be with your family, as children grow up fast and in a blink of an eye, they have up and left home and partners can become ill and you have missed precise time together that cannot be replaced. <br /><br />Well that is my philosophy for this year! I have so many things I want to try out, my list is long but it doesn't matter how long it takes to get through them I will take timeout for my family too. <br /><br />I love all your new makes Rebekah, have fun and don't be up too late, enjoy family time too. The butterfly wings and rose stamped beads are stunning.<br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17130737005412720903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-47361105474641113102015-01-20T09:26:45.090-05:002015-01-20T09:26:45.090-05:00I constantly have ideas and want to work, but I...I constantly have ideas and want to work, but I'm at a stage in life where my family keeps me in check. My husband needs me to spend time with him and protests when I don't. My daughter ignores me for the most part now (she's 13. Ahem) but she still needs me to be there for her to talk to...usually at the most inconvenient times. Also, I drive about 1000 miles a week getting her to and from places she needs to go. My studio time suffers as a result. Sometimes I think in terms of "If I hadn't wasted my time doing _______, I could have been in the studio instead." And get really frustrated. But I do what I can when I can. <br /><br />Jennifer Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470332267386141926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-20727776187994056042015-01-20T00:33:13.087-05:002015-01-20T00:33:13.087-05:00Yes, and around… and around… It is all so intercon...Yes, and around… and around… It is all so interconnected! I find I almost always have a good reason for what I'm doing at the moment, but somehow I need to find a way to do just a tiny bit less, if that's at all possible. I just hope that whomever finds the answer first will share it with all of us right away!! Thank you Carol! (Lady says "hi"… she's adorably fluffy (and dirty!) in her winter coat right now :-)Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899414809146265629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-23910860872641287752015-01-20T00:24:28.985-05:002015-01-20T00:24:28.985-05:00Oh yes! I'm so often working up until that ver...Oh yes! I'm so often working up until that very moment that I must be ready for work! I'm always amazed when I look up at the time and realize that I've been working for few hours when it feels like I only started!<br /><br />Here's to balance for us both… or a cure for sleep! lol Thank you Cory!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899414809146265629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-10945812746501896412015-01-20T00:18:51.249-05:002015-01-20T00:18:51.249-05:00Thank you Hope! :-) I do hope so too! It warms my ...Thank you Hope! :-) I do hope so too! It warms my heart to know that others understand my struggles. A Happy New Year to you too!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899414809146265629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-67065328737547013302015-01-20T00:11:50.014-05:002015-01-20T00:11:50.014-05:00Thank you so much Caroline!! I wish you the same!Thank you so much Caroline!! I wish you the same!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899414809146265629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-65077325445831425192015-01-20T00:10:31.904-05:002015-01-20T00:10:31.904-05:00I know that feeling of guilt too. Perhaps we can b...I know that feeling of guilt too. Perhaps we can both find our balance this year. :-) That would make it a successful year to me!<br /><br />…I hope to bring the butterfly wings to my shop very soon… the plan is after I finish this re-stocking. :-)Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899414809146265629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-32588932015457876332015-01-20T00:04:31.782-05:002015-01-20T00:04:31.782-05:00Yes, yes, and yes! It's truly exhausting. And ...Yes, yes, and yes! It's truly exhausting. And I find when my hands are "quiet" my mind is busily creating so many things… sometimes I feel like I could burst with ideas, and sadly there is never enough time. Such is the life of an artist… there's no escape. And no, I could never give it up entirely! I'm saving that article to read later tonight. Thank you Karen!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899414809146265629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-3138718796171544732015-01-19T23:55:31.883-05:002015-01-19T23:55:31.883-05:00Haha! yes, my middle name is very often "long...Haha! yes, my middle name is very often "long days"! I've gone from a morning person to become quite a night owl, actually… the only problem is when I'm required to be up early the next morning. I'm with you on sanding, I detest it and try to avoid it all costs! But there are some things that aren't perfect without it. What a good idea to work on them gradually when the moment allows it—I really think that would help make it more bearable. They will be lovely earrings, I'm sure. Glad you enjoyed my post! :-)Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899414809146265629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-66577114712242414992015-01-19T23:45:58.857-05:002015-01-19T23:45:58.857-05:00Glad to hear I'm not the only one! A gift with...Glad to hear I'm not the only one! A gift with a good story behind its making is always special! I don't think I'll ever get away from making gifts, but I will try to plan better, for sure. This last year I did put a bit more of that task on other some talented artists and bought a few lovely things from Etsy artists.Thank you Gigi!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899414809146265629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-25574565410895977412015-01-18T14:58:35.407-05:002015-01-18T14:58:35.407-05:00It really is hard to find balance between work and...It really is hard to find balance between work and family and fun. They are are so interconnected sometimes..need to work to pay bills and keep family fed, clothed, and to pay for the fun...and more work to keep the house clean, dogs clean!..and round we go. I totally understand. I hope somebody figures it all out one day? Anyway...I love love the little pots and that BEAUTIFUL vase! I need to check out your leather butterflies, too!Carol Briodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17302384502269519945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-31390598017735726412015-01-18T11:10:27.155-05:002015-01-18T11:10:27.155-05:00Yes, you are not alone and I wish I had some magic...Yes, you are not alone and I wish I had some magical advice to give. I don't know how some people do it (maybe they are actually vampires and don't have to sleep?) I run late in getting ready for my day job all the time because I want just a few more minutes to work on this or that. The time I spend creating goes by so fast too. My husband told me just last night "I give in, the clay has won!" I feel so guilty about that but I am driven to do more, make more, learn more. <br /><br />I hope you're able to find the balance you seek and enjoy your family and friends more this year. I love the Secret Santa beads you made!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611728426878440391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-91428575160240041742015-01-18T10:31:44.271-05:002015-01-18T10:31:44.271-05:00I do think it's important to take a little tim...I do think it's important to take a little time for yourself, your family, your friends.. . even if it gets in the way of your creating sometimes. Making those connections will truly fill your heart and soul and make you even more creative. Here's hoping you find that balance!! Happy New Year~ :)CraftyHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-51554356356846113542015-01-18T09:18:43.587-05:002015-01-18T09:18:43.587-05:00P.S. - I came back to look at the leather butterfl...P.S. - I came back to look at the leather butterfly wings again. They are gorgeous!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110950629018970436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-89047721123557504532015-01-18T05:13:11.561-05:002015-01-18T05:13:11.561-05:00I was nodding my head all the way through your pos...I was nodding my head all the way through your post, I'm struggling to find a balance as well. Good luck with it, it's one of my goals for the year too!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645112703547174643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-31294772656884079062015-01-17T19:54:18.930-05:002015-01-17T19:54:18.930-05:00I frequently defer other things I want and need to...I frequently defer other things I want and need to be doing to creating. And I don't make even a fraction of what you make. I also would like to find a bit more balance because I know that will actually make my creative time more satisfying rather than a bit tinged with guilt. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110950629018970436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-73698527995610570192015-01-17T18:25:31.774-05:002015-01-17T18:25:31.774-05:00Oh I can so relate to this! Never enough time to g...Oh I can so relate to this! Never enough time to get my ideas out of my head and executed. Not wanting to go out with people because it means time away from the studio. Burning the midnight oil. My health sometimes suffers as a result. But I still love it and wouldn't have it any other way. This article talks about our delimma, about how our social life suffers... http://www.businessinsider.com/successful-creative-people-say-no-2015-1.Karen Tottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01511687726517324742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-85741767545484085352015-01-17T17:48:36.504-05:002015-01-17T17:48:36.504-05:00Oh, my goodness, you posted this at 3:20 a.m. You ...Oh, my goodness, you posted this at 3:20 a.m. You WEREN'T kidding about long days.<br /><br />Thank you for your generous sharing of your processes. The pictures WERE worth 1000 words.<br /><br />I am crazy about translucent clay and I hate sanding. An inherent conflict if there ever is one. I struggle to develop products that use trans clay but need minimal sanding. And I have found a few.<br /><br />I have about "a cup" of gorgeous, gently-marbled, thin, flat rectangles for earrings that I keep beside my stove and sand when there is a moment's pause in cooking attention. They are beautiful and will be even more beautiful but....never again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023545217757195011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-13816136875410017812015-01-17T11:06:41.480-05:002015-01-17T11:06:41.480-05:00You are very talented. I love your beads. I too ha...You are very talented. I love your beads. I too had a finish the Christmas present morning a few Christmas' ago. I spent almost six months making presents and still wasn't finished. This year I made very little. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com