Artistic Musings

So in the self help book Artist Way it starts you dreaming and writing what you really want. You work through projects and ideas to break down blocks and fears and hesitations that tend to get into the way. I have read this book 4 times - once all the way through, twice to chapter 10 and then stopped for one reason or another. I didn't believe as firmly as I do these days. The book helped me get half way until I made some drastic changes and sought out therapy. These changes have been hard, but I'm better and stronger for it - and am so very glad I sought out therapy to help with everything All that is just part of what's going on right now. My excitement stems from the revival of an old dream. A set of early reader children's books I came up with before my kiddos were born. The idea is for me to both write and illustrate these books - every single one. The ideas have been rattling in the back of my mind wanting to see the light of day. I think it's time t...

The house is quiet. It is strange still not having my kids full time. I thought I would find myself endlessly creating with wild abandon. That hasn't been the case. In fact most of the time I spend the time reflecting on what makes me tick. I have told my therapist I am my own best subject - I honestly mean it. I have turned my life inside out and backwards in my mind in the attempt to seek a healthy mentality. My life isn't that different from most people - we all have our trials and our tribulations. We all face challenges in a myriad of ways and live the life we've been given in the ways we see fit. What I'm finding as the days pass and I get used to being on my own is that creativity still runs through my veins as strongly as ever. It is presenting itself in different ways though. I write alot more, I've reinvented my wardrobe, My arrangements are getting better and quicker. My jewelry is taking on a whole new flavor, and I have a collection of sh...