September 26, 2009
Welcome back!
Arrow is a little ginger favored sweet meat. I love him. Because baseball season is in full swing, I now call him A Row. A little New York City humor for you.
Can we all take a deep sigh of relief on my behalf? Thank you.
My creative mojo is back. Do you know when you create a large piece, the edges are bound, the hanging sleeve is attached, the rod is even bought, cut and drilled. Everything is complete. The next day you wake up and...
...crickets.
What next?
...crickets.
That is how I have been feeling since I completed writing my book. I had even begun to think, maybe this is the end. Maybe I am an opus sort of person and quilting is finished for me. My goal is achieved and I need to start moving on. Sad thoughts, those.
About a month and a half ago, I started wondering how to move, push and knead myself back into the center of my creative picture. Journaling works for me. Knitting has been working too. At least it gives me quiet focus, which can be good.
The tanager from the last post sparked creative interest and I have begun a large wall hanging in cloth inspired by it. It is too formative to show though.
David and I went away this week and I promised myself to create at least three drawings in my journal when I was away. Two really good drawings came from this promise. I am not finished with this painting, but I am happy with it so far.
Today I am off to teach at the City Quilter. Wish me luck!
Posted by Melly at September 26, 2009 9:58 AMPhew:)
Posted by: jojo at September 28, 2009 11:17 AMThe best thing is not to stress when the muse is on holiday. Big events will do that, but looks like you're back!
cheers, Sue
good luck. i always wanted to tech there. quietly in my head that is. i never move much on these thoughts....
Posted by: jude at September 27, 2009 12:53 PMI'm glad you're drawing again. I love the simplicity of the flower. ( Birds, flowers and trees are my favorites) I didn't sketch today because it was too cold on our trek, but I did take pictures of some dead trees, among other things.
I once gave up my art for a time. I was painting and selling watercolors and I was starting to freeze up because every time I started to paint I got anxious that it had to be good enough to sell. Of course the paintings then lost that 'gestural, spontaneous' feel and I was not happy. Now that I have entered that world again, I have found that journals allow me to dabble without the tension, just the fun. Perhaps that's what has happened for you.
Hurrah! I am so glad you found your creative mojo! When you look back over the past year, you have had some major league ;-) changes and accomplishments in your life and perhaps your muse just needed a time out. Whatever the reason I am so happy for you! Give A Row a hug and those lucky people at City Quilters are in for a treat! Have FUN!
Posted by: Jeannie at September 26, 2009 3:38 PMyeah you!!! glad your mojo is back in the groove! the city quilters sounds cool too!
Posted by: Karoda at September 26, 2009 1:46 PMI'm so glad your muse came back! I think all your energies were sapped with the book, and you needed a 'dormant season' to rejuvenate. It's good to rest from time to time, but I do miss creating when I'm in that phase...
Hope your class goes great... you will emerge with a new set of fans, I'm sure!
XO
Judy
Congratulations on your mojo returning! I love the flower drawing. I especially love the iridescent paint around the flower. Hope you and your students have a great time at class!
Posted by: Lisa at September 26, 2009 11:43 AMGood luck. You will be great. Your students will be so lucky to learn from you. Have FUN!
Posted by: Jamie Fingal at September 26, 2009 11:23 AM