It's Just A Stage

I'm going through some kind of stage in my development.

No, it's not the bifocal stage.

I'm finding out something about myself that surprises me.

No, not that no matter how hard I try, I just don't like guava. Can we hold all the guesses until the guesses and accusations segment, please?
Thank you.

What I've been finding out is that sometimes, without an assignment, I'm not exactly a self-starter.

There. I said it.

Now, I realize that many of us need inspiration at times, and I also know that I've occasionally come up with ideas for projects on my own, but here's the deal: it seems that if there is not a swap, a challenge, or a holiday forthcoming, I leave many things unfinished. Currently, I have three canvases, an altered box, and a necklace unfinished. And it's not because they are too difficult or scary. I know I can learn new techniques and challenge myself. But, because I was making them 'just for me', it seems like I don't really have to finish them. But, why is it not okay to finish something for myself? Why is it not okay to stretch myself just to stretch myself?

So, I decided to make something without a deadline or expectations from anyone, and without knowing exactly what rules I had to follow, such as size, thematic elements, functionality, or smell. And here's what I have so far.


As discussed in the previous post, I was inspired to this project by an article from Somerset Studio, written by Michelle Ward. I'm making a theatre model.




Trust me, this has been a challenge. It's also been a lot of fun. I am past all the scary parts, like images, angles, sturdiness and smell, and on to the embellishment, which is often my favorite part. The theme has changed in my mind three times already. Now I have a fairly clear idea of how I want it to look at the end.

I've also had ideas for two other models. One of them is for a replica of the Old Globe Theatre, and one is for Heidi Klum.

HAAahahAHAAAH!