Well, like many amateur artists I am going through an identity crisis.
I know what I like to do - machine embroidery. But I don't feel I have direction, a creative voice.
I am a course and book junkie. Always trying something new. But at the end of the day it doesn't make me happy. I would love to have a definite identity whereby someone could look at a piece of my work and KNOW it was by me.
So, I am investigating joining a textile group where I may find direction. I am also working out what it is I actually like.
So far:
Wall hangings, bags, texture, distressed materials, ethnic styles.
So, that give me a bit of direction but also the freedom to create a felt backing fabric and then make a large distressed ethnic wall hanging - yeah, sounds simple. But what of?
I'll keep ya posted.
Lxx
Hi Lelly, found your blog from the forums via Interweave.
ReplyDeleteIf you love machine embroidery and are a book junkie...confine your book buying to related topic and push and push and push yourself to master the medium as creatively as you grow...and may I suggest being patient with yourself also as you take detours...sometimes a detour may stick but just as equally important, detours can let you know what you don't want to waste time, energy, and money pursuing.
Good luck with your pursuits!
I can relate to your posts. My problem-not that it's a problem- is that I LOVE so many different things and pursue 5 directions at once. Have fun experimenting and creating. :0) I'd love to see pics of what you work on.
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