I have been thinking a lot lately about the creative process. I think all people that make things will understand that sometimes it what you're making just grows... and other times it needs to be nurtured, looked after, feed, petted, yelled at, thrown on the floor, given up on and then nurtured again.
For me, I find my frame of mind has so much to do with the creative process. Sometimes I am simply a maker going through the motions, this is the least of my favourite creative personalities. Sometimes I am like a sorcerer, I feel the magic between my fingers as I manipulate and change what I have in my hands, I love watching what ever it is I am making come to life before my eyes..
For me, I find my frame of mind has so much to do with the creative process. Sometimes I am simply a maker going through the motions, this is the least of my favourite creative personalities. Sometimes I am like a sorcerer, I feel the magic between my fingers as I manipulate and change what I have in my hands, I love watching what ever it is I am making come to life before my eyes.. Lately though.. I need inspiration and although I find it in so many things... my reoccurring helper over the past week or so, is Arrnotts Scotch finger biscuits, and a cup of Tea. (note picture of Happy High Tea Cat to the right) I know it sounds silly. I simply can not work without them on my table. Mostly I don't eat them and I find myself continually finding my Tea cold and icky. But, for some reason I am comforted when they are here with me, like companions full of encouragement letting me know that I can keep going and one day good things will come.
