Saturday, January 12, 2013

Focusing on Life - Week 2



What is the one word or resolution that is going to help you focus on your life this year, make you more confident in your abilities, make you happy! That was the photo prompt of the week.

From the moment I read that, the word that jumped out at me was "CREATIVITY". I've been suffering from the creative equivalent to "writer's block" for too long now.

I need to set my creativity in motion this year. I have to stop over-analysing every facet of every project and let them 'flow' as they should. I can't allow the lack of 'perfection' stop me from completing them.

I want to expand my creative horizons. I want to experiment with new materials and techniques. I want to make beautiful things that I am proud of and that others will enjoy too.


There is an artist buried somewhere deep inside of me that I want to find and release this year. So, hanging on the wall of my work space is this sign I made to remind me of my purpose and keep me on track.

19 comments:

  1. i LOVE the sign you made, which clearly shows the artist inside you!
    looking forward to seeing more images in the year ahead...
    i'm no. 21 on the list btw :o)

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  2. I really like this sign! it has a quilty look it somehow.

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  3. That is a wonderful sign and a great start to a creative year.

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  4. A great word for the year. I like your quote "I can't allow the lack of 'perfection' stop me from completing them." This is something I need to remember as well.

    I just love the art work you made to represent your word!!!

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  5. I love your sign - what an awesome way to keep your word in front of you all year!! Super!

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  6. Kudos to you for hanging a sign to remind you of your WORD! I understand the over-analyzing...I think we all do it at some point. Go for it!

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  7. You're off to a great start with your creativity since I think the sign was a pretty creative way to interpret your word.

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  8. You are the winner of the most creative award for your creativity. Super job!

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  9. Love, love, love your sign and means even more that you made it! What a way to remind yourself to be creative throughout the year.

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  10. Great word and sign. That will certainly be a lovely reminder through the year of your quest.
    Jenni

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  11. The artist deep inside created a beautiful sign to remind you of your purpose! I think 'create' is kind of my unspoken word for this year. I did very little of it last year and now I'm ready to start again. Good luck with all you hope to do.

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  12. Yep I know what you mean.. when I do quit procrastinating.. I then spend the next hour moving things around the room. Wishing everyone a most creative year!

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  13. The artist in you is already in action! See what that artist did already!!

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  14. What a great sign you made. It should provide you inspiration for the coming year.

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  15. Fantastic use of your creativity. Keep it up!

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  16. What a really great reminder. I love the colors you chose and the idea of having this in your creative space. Best of luck staying on track!

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  17. Wonderful word and the sign you created is a lovely reminder! Creativity can be so fickle I hope you find your muse and that she inspires you the whole year through!

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  18. I believe that we are called by God to be creative forces in this world. Opening yourself to new experiences, new materials, new techniques will be a wonderful way to find your creative soul. Be open to those projects that don't work out and be ready for the lessons they will impart! I wish you joy in the journey in 2013. Enjoy the day. Erin

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  19. I love the word creativity! I think you'll find just following these prompts and exploring each week will open up the vein of creativity flowing through you!

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