So I have ideas, oodles and oodles of ideas. It is a blessing and a curse. I have thought about starting a website to share art lessons (but it’s been done), I have thought about making all my Christmas presents in a year, I have thought about creating a plus-size pattern designing business, one of the longest lasting ones was “Irreverant Pet Portraits” (still think that is brilliant) where I insert family pets into famous artwork, I have thought about becoming a potter and making baby doll head mugs, I have thought about starting a business in the healing arts, I have thought about writing an art how-to book on all my wacky ceramics processes, I have thought about writing and illustrating a children’s book, and I have thought about making a huge series of fantastical cake platters and selling them and calling the business “Sugar”. I have thought about this and so so so so much more. Some of you have heard of my many ideas, sometimes it is hard to keep up with me- I know. In the end, I invariably end up finding something and sticking to it for as long as it takes- almost always this is an art show. I have made several large bodies of work. So usually when it comes to art shows I have immense follow through, not so much apparently when it involves a business.
Most recently I have longed for people to share my ideas with, to vet out the wacky ones, and just to say “You’ve got to see these hand printed curtains on etsy! If only I had the time OR money!” Truth be told I know a lot of amazing and creative people, people all over the country with whom it is difficult to stay in touch with, people whose lives and creative work have inspired me, and with whom I would love to share the creative journey.
So I had an idea- what if I invited those people to share their creative lives with one another on a blog. Gave people I know and trust the keys to the blog where they can come and post great images, thoughts, ideas, or jokes about the things that make them creatively tick.
I thought that was a great idea, and “lo and behold” I had this blog already up (a blog where I originally intended to write deep thoughts about the status of craft in american art mind you- ha! Like I have time for that!) and it had this fabulous name that I still love….. and I decided I would share it.
So here is the deal friends.
1)If you want to join me in posting random and interesting thoughts, finds, ideas, experiences, and creations please e-mail me and my lovely husband will set you up as a user able to log in and post.
2) This is to have fun, to inspire, to spur on— if you in any way feel burdened by this idea- please don’t feel obligated. If I have invited you to this blog it is because I love you and your creative ways- I want what is best for you.
3) There are no rules other than- share and share alike. I only ask that if you find another artist who “rox my sox” (as my sixth grade advisory would say) then link them or site them so they get credit for being awesome.
4) This is an organic hope and journey meant to encourage one another in our creative pursuits, I will be inviting professors, musicians, writers, and artists who also happen to be mommies, wives, business owners, daughters, and friends. We all live busy lives full of rich experience. Each and every creative expression will (hopefully) be valued here. That is not to say we can’t have aesthetic opinions which may be shared, heck I like a good critique- but the role of critic should only be taken on when one is asked to do so. This is a place of encouragement, sharing, wisdom, laughter, and hope. I have no doubt it will be just that.
So without further ado- I will make some posts in an effort to start the sharing. Thanks for considering this journey with me. -A
