The author discusses their experience with a creative slump and explores ways of overcoming it. They suggest that following other interests can be beneficial. For the author, hand-stitching and embroidery served as a refreshing break. This pause not only revived their interest in painting but also sparked new ideas, demonstrating that taking a detour can help in escaping a creative slump.
Category: Creating
Mixed Media First Layers – Beginning Complexity
A peek at the very first layer of paint on some of the new mixed media pieces
Bounty – A Still Life Exploration; Series Complete
It seems that every harvest season I return to the forms of fruit and vegetables in an ever evolving exploration of their forms and colors. I’ve closed the series and am excited to offer it to you as a PDF eBook/catalog for the first time!
Creative Practice and Magic
How is your creative practice going lately? All kinds of things can bump it around but don’t worry, creativity is resilient and even magic…
Painting Mixed Media – it’s a Process – Paintings Everywhere!
I’ve been painting mixed media almost every day lately and have been really deep into the process. There are paintings in various stages! Have a peek into the Studio…