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Ebay sales have been totally non existant. Its hard not to feel down about it. I **know** I make art cuz I love to. I **know** the tide will turn and I will indeed sell art again. Its just a bummer.
Ever since I have been experimenting with textiles and sewing and all I have realized something about myself as an artist across the board. With all the art I do. Finishing pieces is like pulling teeth. I never want to be finished with something if it doesn't feel right. I also don't want to ever send any art out into the universe with poor craftsmanship. But I wonder if this inhibits me creatively to some degree. I don't know. This makes me think of raw art. Its about the expression, not the product. And I am more like this myself in my approach to art. Or am I just telling myself that because I am too lazy to finish things? Heh. I don't know. And, if I don't feel a piece is pushed as far as I could with it, does that make it any less valid? I mean...I've sold pieces on Ebay that I haven't been in love with but the buyer is gaga over. So, is 'finished' relative? I'm curious to know what you all think?
In the meanwhile I started some 3D stuff last night. Not cuz I pushed myself to do it. I was just sitting down there looking at some junk and BAM. I just knew what to do with it. That is the best! I fear that I will run into the same damn thing about finishing them tho. I have no idea what I need to do with them next **especially** since 3D stuff is not my forte. I guess I'll have to see.
Here are some pics of them (not the best pics ever) and also one of a cute little tote bag I made for fiber_friday.
Ever since I have been experimenting with textiles and sewing and all I have realized something about myself as an artist across the board. With all the art I do. Finishing pieces is like pulling teeth. I never want to be finished with something if it doesn't feel right. I also don't want to ever send any art out into the universe with poor craftsmanship. But I wonder if this inhibits me creatively to some degree. I don't know. This makes me think of raw art. Its about the expression, not the product. And I am more like this myself in my approach to art. Or am I just telling myself that because I am too lazy to finish things? Heh. I don't know. And, if I don't feel a piece is pushed as far as I could with it, does that make it any less valid? I mean...I've sold pieces on Ebay that I haven't been in love with but the buyer is gaga over. So, is 'finished' relative? I'm curious to know what you all think?
In the meanwhile I started some 3D stuff last night. Not cuz I pushed myself to do it. I was just sitting down there looking at some junk and BAM. I just knew what to do with it. That is the best! I fear that I will run into the same damn thing about finishing them tho. I have no idea what I need to do with them next **especially** since 3D stuff is not my forte. I guess I'll have to see.
Here are some pics of them (not the best pics ever) and also one of a cute little tote bag I made for fiber_friday.