We recently remodeled our
kitchen and dining room. Some people think that sounds like fun, but in
reality, it was a lot of stress and work. I wanted everything, but had to stay
within a budget and the two are often at odds. I have to say that we really did
a great job, we came in under budget (gasp) and the kitchen is both beautiful
and functional.
While the remodel was
happening, my whole life revolved around it. There was a lot of creativity
involved but it was a very different type of creativity. When the remodel was
done, I didn’t know what to do with myself. I had a hard time getting back into
my normal creative activities. I was experiencing a major creative block. I tried not to
worry about it too much. I started dyeing and screen-printing fabric, yards and
yards of beautiful fabric! It worked, one thing led to another and the creative
block is a distant memory.
Fiber art, photography, and
dyeing are all at the top of my list of passions. Between the three, my
creative needs are usually satisfied. I don’t think my inquisitive nature will allow me to stop
experimenting with other mediums though. People that know me well expect a lot of questions. I’ve actually tried to stop being so inquisitive, but
it didn’t work (haha). I guess I need to add knowledge to my list of passions.
If you find yourself in a
creative slump, figure out what you are passionate about and start doing it. The
rest will come.
If you would like to see
some of my new work, I’ll be part of a juried exhibit at the Elverhoj Museum in
Solvang, CA. The opening reception is November 19th from 4:00 to 6:00
pm. The exhibit will be on display until February 5, 2017.
