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Made me laugh! I now have a bird, turtle, elephant and a pig that flu in my favorite collection. I also agree that too much thought clouds creativity. Given too many choices the project looses its originality and then becomes a chore.
Good to see you drawing.
I agree about not spending too much time thinking about a project or idea. When I’m making jewelry, if I don’t have an idea within 5 minutes or so, I end up sitting there, staring at my beads for an hour and still end up leaving the table without having made anything. So I’ve done the same thing. I’ve given myself a time limit, and if I haven’t come up with anything by then, I walk away for a while and clear my head.
I’ve seen too many things “attempted and failed” because the person is trying to force an idea that just isn’t there yet.
I love the simple and pleasurable illustrations too, mom. Usually the ones that are your favorites, are the ones I have printed and tacked up around my desk.
Thank you Owen! Every now and then I just need to refocus. I do miss it when I don’t do it, even if it’s only a day.
Sylvie! I’m so glad you stopped by. Thank you for your comments. I think there’s a general consensus that forcing ideas is never a good thing and it usually makes you resent what you’re doing.