There’s a belief that all the great artists are inspired, that what makes their work wonderful is a brilliant idea or new insight. But this is just a myth. A single moment of brilliance can be blinding to the rest of us, but there’s more to it than that. You can’t make use of inspiration if you don’t know how to use your medium. Great art comes from lots of work, which can be summed up in one word: practice.
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Entwife Sculpture: How Inspiration Drives Creation
Getting stuck with pink and brown inspired me to make an abstract interpretation of an Entwife.
Four Benefits of Joining A Knitting Group
As an introvert, it’s easy to think that I don’t need to belong to groups, especially for activities that I … More Four Benefits of Joining A Knitting Group
Waiting for Inspiration: A Bad Idea
We want our creative work to be fast and easy. Inspiration is the word we use for the magical shortcut. But is it worth the wait?
Sock Critter Inspiration: Beyond the Sock Monkey
After sharing about my recycled sock kitty, I started cruising the web to see what else I could make with … More Sock Critter Inspiration: Beyond the Sock Monkey