It's been so very long since I've posted here...Thank you for being patient with me!
Last spring/summer I was busy with farmers markets for my 'Inside Out Studio' creations. While the schedule was not as heavy as previous years when I was relying on it for half of my income, I'd still signed up for a handful of them, so the time was committed. They were fun! I've always loved being at markets, enjoying the fresh air and live music while selling my crafts...
In general however, this whole past year I've still been feeling the weight of the loss of my Mom, and haven't felt super-inspired or motivated with my art. It's an odd feeling for me, a challenge I've not experienced at this level before.
So then when a studio space became available at Studio Place Arts again, I decided to take the plunge - even if I wasn't feeling very inspired at the moment. I thought it might be a way to navigate my way back to a more steady studio practice.
Last spring/summer I was busy with farmers markets for my 'Inside Out Studio' creations. While the schedule was not as heavy as previous years when I was relying on it for half of my income, I'd still signed up for a handful of them, so the time was committed. They were fun! I've always loved being at markets, enjoying the fresh air and live music while selling my crafts...
In general however, this whole past year I've still been feeling the weight of the loss of my Mom, and haven't felt super-inspired or motivated with my art. It's an odd feeling for me, a challenge I've not experienced at this level before.
So then when a studio space became available at Studio Place Arts again, I decided to take the plunge - even if I wasn't feeling very inspired at the moment. I thought it might be a way to navigate my way back to a more steady studio practice.
New studio - moving in the cabinets that support tabletop.... this just shows one corner of room...
It's a wonderful large space, with three big windows and the back door that allow for very bright but indirect light. There's a storage closet and a work sink. I moved in last December, but what with the busy holidays it wasn't until January that I was able to start to really settle in.
There's shelves to get hung and tables or counters to find/set up, but I'm mostly just trying to show up and let myself be drawn to techniques I enjoy for new work, or to pieces in progress that I can finally feel/see the next steps for...
...it's slow and steady, and I'm not pressuring myself in any way. Just letting it be/letting myself get back to it however it unfolds. Here are some photos of works in progress...
There's shelves to get hung and tables or counters to find/set up, but I'm mostly just trying to show up and let myself be drawn to techniques I enjoy for new work, or to pieces in progress that I can finally feel/see the next steps for...
...it's slow and steady, and I'm not pressuring myself in any way. Just letting it be/letting myself get back to it however it unfolds. Here are some photos of works in progress...
The additional photos I wanted to share will have to wait for another day. They are not transferring as quickly as I would like - and since it's been forever since I posted, I don't want to wait any longer! I'll just save them for another time.
Thanks for reading, and please share any or your thoughts!
Happy Sunday....
Thanks for reading, and please share any or your thoughts!
Happy Sunday....
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