Friday, May 14, 2010

Creative Evolution

I’m sure, I’m not alone when it comes to growing and changing creatively. Once again, I am evolving. I have been noticing my jewelry designing and interests taking a new direction. While I LOVE making jewelry to wear, I think, I love the creating more. My jewelry doesn’t fall into the traditional, conservative looking jewelry. Before I jumped into jewelry and wire wrapping, I loved to paint. It’s the colors and shapes that interest me. Lately, my pieces seem to be getting bigger and bolder. Sometimes, they’re just too big to wear..haha This has got me wondering if maybe I should venture into bigger scaled things. I’m guessing that would fall into the sculpture and abstract art. My close friends know my challenges but those who don’t, I deal with some health issues..nothing life threatening, thank goddess and god but, more challenging mentally and physically. With the help of some good Dr.s, supporting friends and family, I’ve learned to how to find a way to deal with and manage pain on a daily basis. Art is an outlet, my therapy and a wonderful way to heal the body and the soul.

Happy Creating and much blessings,
Terry

4 comments:

  1. Hey I fully agree with the therapy side of art, narrative painting helped me through some distressing times. Jewellery is my first love though... I also have a love of colour, shape and pattern, but most of all, contrasts.. light and dark, small and big, round and pointy, smooth and textured... If big stuff is evolving, let it flow!

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  2. Thanks for your comment, Anonymous. :) Sometimes, I have to listen to my body and go with IT'S flow. :) While working on small intricate pieces is fulfilling and satisfying, there are times when it just too difficult for my hands. Maybe that is the influence for working on a bigger scale. We shall see. :)
    ~Terry
    May 14, 2010 4:37 PM

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  3. I hear what you're saying! Some of my bead embroidered necklaces have gotten so big and heavy that they border on being unwearable. And I don't tend to wear big stuff myself...go figure :-) You're right about the creating part. That's the object, to always be stretching and trying new things.

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  4. I hear ya, Cyndi.:) I love making big jewelry but then I'm like...what will I wear with this? I actually have some hanging up on the wall. Thank you for stopping by.
    blessings,
    Terry

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