What was I thinking in my last post, promising to write
about getting ideas? For me, ideas for
art pieces come from anywhere and everywhere.
If I lived to be 100 and sewed constantly until then, I still would not
get out all the ideas that I have in my head.
For those of you looking for inspiration, it is a matter of training
yourself to see and not just look. Don’t
overlook simple things, if you pass over many possible ideas, it is time to ask
yourself whether or not you really want to make something. Forget about the myth of waiting for
inspiration, ideas are all around you.
I might be captivated by a vintage textile. My collages usually start with two or three
vintage pieces that I like, and I build a composition around them.
A color combination could get me started:
I am surrounded by beautiful Appalachian meadows, forests
and farmland, some of my art reflects the scenery I see every day.
Oddly, abandoned buildings hold great fascination for
me. My fabric boxes are my way of
capturing the passage of time. Those
same boxes came about first from a quote in a John Steinbeck novel.
Most importantly, just make things! Make time to be creative at least several
times a week. Turn off the TV for an
hour, and create. Don’t be afraid of
making a mistake, it will happen, but that is how we all learn. I am always reciting my mantra that a new
skill or technique will not be perfect the first time that you try it. Keep going!
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