I’m sitting here this morning thinking about what to write. It occurs to me that lately I haven’t been doing much “art-ing.” I’ve been busy with other things. I’m wondering if I should be worried that I’m not producing new art quilts.
As I sit here pondering and typing, I’m remembering the seasonality that sometimes occurs with me. Sometimes I have very productive periods other times there’s a lull. I remember that these less productive periods are usually valuable.
As I mentioned in last week’s post, I’m cleaning, purging and reorganizing my work space. That’s not “art-ing,” but wow! When I walk in that room, I feel a lightness and sense of inspiration. I’m not dreading going into that room anymore.
In that guest bedroom is where I do my zoom calls and recording for my online-classes. I’m currently excited about going in there to finish my next online class on how to frame small art quilts. I’ve been working on this for awhile and I’m motivated to wrap it up. Sooo, soo close!!
On other days I’m processing my thoughts. What’s next? So many ideas! I need to focus down on them…but not until the framing class is finished. So there are thoughts swirling, ideas building, and projects waiting. I’m taking opportunities to be present for inspiration, like when I was able to meet this juvenile red-tailed hawk last weekend (see photo). What a lucky day to be so close to such greatness.
I think sometimes ideas need to ferment before they’re ready to be pursued. I keep going back to the phrase “holding space” which means being present and available without judgement. And, that’s exactly what I believe I’m doing right now … holding space.
~Nanette