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Hello lovely readers!
I have to apologize for completely and totally slacking on the blog posts.
I had been blogging like a good little blogger for a few months and really felt good that I had been consistent about something.
This brings me to the topic of my post.
I love to blog. I love finding cool things on the web, reader others blogs, and sharing what i'm thinking.
That brings me to being an artist. The way that I create might seem insane to some artists, but honestly, I first need to feel inspired. Not just a little inspired, but REALLY inspired!
Whether it be dreams, seeing something while i'm driving, or a song that hits me the right way, I HAVE TO FEEL IT!
That then takes us to the process of actually making something. I wish this wasn't true, but usually the first time I draw, carve, make something it looks the best. Whatever the image may be it does not look over drawn or over thought. When I start to make adjustments and fix things I feel the image starts to feel too worked. (I discovered this when I was in grad school in a very halted conversation in Venitian style italian with my intaglio professor).
I have found in the last couple of weeks that this also relates to my blogging. I haven't felt inspired lately. After the hype and workup to the wedding I have felt exhausted. I have also had some ugly chronic medical issues that have caused me to be in bed and asleep by 7:30 or 8:00 p.m.
So, the question I have been asking myself is how do you as an artist be consistent with things without it feeling fake or forced?
That is the question. I don't have an answer yet. When I do I will let you know, but I would love to hear other's thoughts.
How to stay true to yourself and who you are as an artist/writer/creater without forcing it.
Lots of Love and hopefully more consistent blogging to come!
Jess
I have to apologize for completely and totally slacking on the blog posts.
I had been blogging like a good little blogger for a few months and really felt good that I had been consistent about something.
This brings me to the topic of my post.
I love to blog. I love finding cool things on the web, reader others blogs, and sharing what i'm thinking.
That brings me to being an artist. The way that I create might seem insane to some artists, but honestly, I first need to feel inspired. Not just a little inspired, but REALLY inspired!
Whether it be dreams, seeing something while i'm driving, or a song that hits me the right way, I HAVE TO FEEL IT!
That then takes us to the process of actually making something. I wish this wasn't true, but usually the first time I draw, carve, make something it looks the best. Whatever the image may be it does not look over drawn or over thought. When I start to make adjustments and fix things I feel the image starts to feel too worked. (I discovered this when I was in grad school in a very halted conversation in Venitian style italian with my intaglio professor).
I have found in the last couple of weeks that this also relates to my blogging. I haven't felt inspired lately. After the hype and workup to the wedding I have felt exhausted. I have also had some ugly chronic medical issues that have caused me to be in bed and asleep by 7:30 or 8:00 p.m.
So, the question I have been asking myself is how do you as an artist be consistent with things without it feeling fake or forced?
That is the question. I don't have an answer yet. When I do I will let you know, but I would love to hear other's thoughts.
How to stay true to yourself and who you are as an artist/writer/creater without forcing it.
Lots of Love and hopefully more consistent blogging to come!
Jess
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