Since the Inspired Artist Workshop, I've been slowly coming back to reality. The last bit of green paint has finally washed off from my hands, and sadly, I miss it. Yes, I really did shower since the event, but I haven't made it a point to wash that little speck off. It was my reminder of the event, the friends that I made, the art that I created, and the little piece of my soul that started to bloom over the course of three days. Now that it's gone, I'm wondering how to stay inspired ... how do I continue to work full time, manage and grow the biz, be a good wife and mother to my amazing family ... and still express myself creatively and explore all the things that challenged me at the workshop? Seriously. I need a dozen more hours in the day, but even then, who's got that kind of energy?
April has been a killer ... with the Sips show, then Inspired, then O's birthday, then mine; it's been challenging to even keep up, much less be motivated to do more. But I recognize that I'm truly happy and in my element when I'm going full throttle and making all kinds of messes, so here's my little list of how I plan to stay inspired.
1. I downloaded Paolo's movie onto my iPod and plan to watch and/or listen to it when I need a sense of nostalgia (or when I travel cross-country for the day job).
2. I have done at least one thing creatively every night since I returned from the workshop, and plan to continue. Just one thing ... no matter how small. The other night I was tired and just wanted to plop down on the couch and veg out with the hubby, but instead I cut 6 sets of my Totally Indie Coupons and that fulfilled my crafty need for the moment.
3. I'm planning some mini-craft workshops to get some girls together on a monthly basis to make stuff. I tried this a couple of years ago and had some interest, but I've got some new ideas that will (hopefully) make it more appealing. Stay tuned for this one ...
So, not a terribly long list, but a start. And I guess a good start would be to post all my delicious projects from Inspired, but that will involve my camera and a sunny day ... so hopefully this weekend will be kind to me. :)
How do you stay inspired? How do you stay motivated when life seems way too busy to keep up?
Thursday, April 24, 2008
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I don't know how you do it all...I am inspired by your talent, seriously, I love to look at the pottery on your site!
Other ways to keep me inspired and motivated...I keep my adhesive and paper cutter out on the kitchen table to remind me to do something. Every day I try to visit the blogs I read regularly, I can usually find lots of inspiration there. It's usually a good place for me to find new ways to use stuff from my stash. And I make lists of stuff I want to create and I have a sketch book if something pops into my head and I can't work on it right then.
thanks Tonya! I love reading all the great blogs out there too ... then I have to pull myself back in and get to work!! I need to revisit my sketch book myself ... thanks for the reminder!
Paula I want to stay "inspired" too :)
I love the idea of downloading the slideshow!
Happy Birthday!
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