I thought I would take this opportunity to share my
plans for my art. I’m almost ashamed to admit that I haven’t painted in over 6
months (which resulted in my turning my studio into a study). I’m on a little
break from school right now and have been trying to decide where I want to go
with my painting and quilting. For the last 6 – 9 months I have been cranking
out one custom rag quilt after another and I’ve finally reached the point of
being completely burnt out. Because I haven’t painted in such a long time and
have been spending all of my time making rag quilts I realized that I haven’t
actually been expressing my creativity. I want my quilts to be more like works
of art, and one-of-a-kind items. I still intend to do some rag quilts, but I
want to make more time for creating unique items. Of course the same would be
true for my paintings.
As some of you may know I’m starting my master’s
program in a couple months and I can’t imagine I will have much time for
painting or quilting once I begin. However, I am determined to make time for
either, or both. After all, I am an artist and need a creative outlet. But
school will be my main priority.
I had briefly thought that I wanted to be a full
time artist and quilter and had dreams of opening up my own studio/shop but for
some reason I didn’t feel content with that idea. I absolutely love spending my
time painting and quilting but I believe I have more to offer. I not only
dreamed of being an artist when I was young but also of becoming a therapist;
however that seemed like an impossible dream. Now it’s a dream coming true and
I couldn’t be happier.
I plan to continue blogging, so I hope you’ll stick
around. :)
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