In any event, lately I have really wanted to take a design class. I want to learn some fundamentals of desgin so that I can really create the stuff that is in my head. I believe for one to be a creative individual you need the framework of fundamentals in order to make that happen. I find I have an intuition, or gut feeling, if you will about how to make something, however, in the end I am always left feeling like I am missing some basic component, a fundamental.
It was only, a few years ago when I really let myself start feeling like I am an artist. Making "stuff" is what drives me. It sounds so egotistical to me. I am not a painter, or a designer, or anything really. But I have this drive to create all the time. Everytime I see something I always think "I can make that." Whether it be jewerly, a dish, a hat, or a dress...I will then find myself obsessed with making it the way I want it or the way I see it. I gather that this very much a part of the human design. We all find our creative voice, through music, art, photography, fiber arts, design, writing and so forth. I find myself wanting to do it all...I want to paint, to sing (well, only in the car), to write, design and so on. The drive to create is strong and with each creation, with each dish I make, with each hat I crochet there is some sort of sense of satisfaction that I just don't find anywhere else. Hence, my reson for wanting a class, to put some sort of basic structure to my obsessions, a framework in order to be able to go further. I don't want to be great, or get found or any other silly notion. It is for my own soul, for my own well being.
3 comments:
I love your creative designs and your blog looks great!!
hey girl! I totally hear you on not wanting to sell creative endeavors. For me, to make something with a certain person in mind is a great joy, and I love it. But the idea of cranking items out just to make cash... eh. I always hear (as I'm sure you do!), "Oh! This is great, you should sell these!" I don't know how artists do it who do art for a living, but it does seem to sap the life out of the creative process.
I took a design class at a Sac City college, the basic sewing class. It was AWESOME to learn, as you say, the fundamentals of the craft. I think any class you take along those lines will do nothing but benefit. I liked the semester-long class even though it was time-consuming because it gave enough time to really learn the concepts presented, instead of just taking a single all-day class. Hope you find what you're looking for!
Christy, I love the look of your blog! How did you do it? I'm such a beginner. and you write vedry well, too. Love the pics, and the design.
Blessings on your head, mazeltov Mary
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