08.07.2009

I thought it’s about time (!)I make another entry into my blog-it’s been a while…I’m not naturally a blogger, it seems a little unbelievable to me that anyone out there would be interested in reading my thoughts, I mean who am I? But I’m told this is a good way to create interest for any of my ‘fan(s)’ so reluctantly I write on… 

I have been going through a terrible ‘dry patch’ creatively, for the past few weeks. I’ve had ideas as to what artworks to do next, but nothing decent.

Usually how I work is, I research topics or themes that I’d like to explore, during this research, something will capture my imagination and I’ll get a feeling of excitement. This usually grows into an idea for a new artwork.

Well…

The excitement still hasn’t hit! Although yesterday I had a fluttering of this with something I’m working on, so hopefully it will come to fruition. *see note below 

Although the dry spells suck (!), I still wake up every day thanking God for the opportunity to follow my dream. The freedom of working for myself is quite intoxicating to me. I’ve always disliked very regimented working conditions. Even when I was at school I struggled against the daily routine, occasionally bunking the more boring (sorry teachers!) classes to hide out in the art studio!

 …Don’t misunderstand me, I was far from being a rebel (I was rather nerdy!)… I just didn’t like the confines of my timetable!

My Mother was a little relaxed about me staying home from school, my weak attempts at feigning illness never convinced her, but she knew I got my work done (I think she saw a reflection of herself in my need for freedom). Thanks Mom! 

*Today I’m starting a new artwork (the flutter of excitement one), it’s going to be a hippy girl wearing a paisley dress with a very hippy-inspired floral design in the background; I just hope it turns out how I want it to! It should be fun.  (*see ‘Prayers’ in the Narrative Cat.)

xxx

Nicole