If I Could Make a Living by Creating Art…
May 12, 2012 § Leave a Comment
Plinky Prompt: If you had a chance to make a living by creating art, what would you do?
If I could make a living by creating art, I would be a painter or I would make ceramics. When I was in middle school, I participated in an art program for kids that lived in my neighborhood. I learned how to make canvases and to paint with acrylics. I spent 2 years in this program and I produced two large canvases, which I still have. Painting is a therapeutic process for me and this is why I began learning how to paint with watercolors last summer.
In high school, I took up ceramics and I loved this course. I took it all four years of high school and I was even an assistant to the ceramics teacher. I learned how to make clay, how to glaze pieces, how to make my own glazes, how to throw on a wheel, and how to fire pieces in a kiln. I miss ceramics and there have been many times when I’ve considered taking a ceramics class for fun.
There are many aspects of having an artistic career that I would enjoy. It would be fulfilling to wake up every morning and to work on something I love. I could see myself wanted to formally study each craft and to become part of an artistic community.
Moleskine Book Journal
May 15, 2011 § 1 Comment
I love journals and I try to write in mine everyday. To be honest, I’m obsessed with journals and this is my latest obsession: The Moleskine Book Journal.
I bought this journal to keep track of all the books I’ve read and to keep track of the ones that I plan on reading. It has pages (in alphabetical order) that you can use to write your reflections about the books you’re read.
It comes with this cute bookmark as wells labels you can use to personalize the additional blank pages.
I’m an avid book reader and I hope that I’ll put this journal to good use this summer since I’ll have more time to read.
A thought
March 10, 2011 § Leave a Comment
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Recently, I’ve been feeling more inspired to write while I’m at work. This is strange because my job is the least creative or inspiring place. I spend most days looking at spreadsheets and concentrating on numbers to make sure everything balances. There is a complexity to the processes I have to follow and attention to detail is key. I’ve become disciplined in not letting my mind wander. Since I’m so focused on my tasks, there isn’t time for creative thought.
Yet, my mind is rebelling. Every morning I seem to be full of ideas and I find myself quickly writing them down. These ideas inspire me and I have a strong desire to write. Sadly, it isn’t possible for me to do this and there are many times when I feel that I miss opportunities to write something beautiful.
I wonder if these moments are happening more often at work as a way to refresh me and to help me to feel positive. I must admit that these ideas are welcomed and they seem to help relieve the stress that I feel during the day. I’m also wondering if in a strange way my job is my muse. It’s an interesting thought and my job seems to be the place where I’m suddenly the most creative. I’ve never thought of my muse as being the place where I work but I’ve decided to accept this and to enjoy the moments of creativity it brings.
