I've gone back to re-read some of my 31 Days of Art posts.
This is one of the most helpful, for when I am overwhelmed with too many directions to move in. Click the graphic to read the post.
I love the idea behind this list. I have so many ideas going on my mind at once that I feel like I am frozen in indecision. Your list will be very helpful to weed through my extensive list!
Hi, Diane - I really understand being frozen in indecision. It's helpful for me to break things down for tasks, too. I reframe from "I'm going to make a (hopefully) wonderful piece of folk art" to "I will make doll arms." Describing specifics of what I need to do without expectations of how the product will turn out is helpful for me.
I love the ideas and the way you present them, awesome! I always thing to use the stuff I already have, so i don't have to run to the store (as much fun as that is!)
These are some great ideas for narrowing the scope, Dixie. I especially love the concept eliminating any that require new supplies. I KNOW there have been times when I didn't make anything at all, because I was subconsciously putting off starting...using the excuse "but I don't have everything I need to get started." So shopping is in order, which is another stalling tactic.
"Elimintae any idea that requires you to buy supplies"........I still need to work on that one Dixie ;0)
ReplyDeleteMe, too, Dottie!
DeleteI love the idea behind this list. I have so many ideas going on my mind at once that I feel like I am frozen in indecision. Your list will be very helpful to weed through my extensive list!
ReplyDeleteThanx
Diane
Hi, Diane - I really understand being frozen in indecision. It's helpful for me to break things down for tasks, too. I reframe from "I'm going to make a (hopefully) wonderful piece of folk art" to "I will make doll arms." Describing specifics of what I need to do without expectations of how the product will turn out is helpful for me.
DeleteI love the ideas and the way you present them, awesome! I always thing to use the stuff I already have, so i don't have to run to the store (as much fun as that is!)
ReplyDeleteI think we make MORE creative work when we work within limitations.
DeleteThese are some great ideas for narrowing the scope, Dixie. I especially love the concept eliminating any that require new supplies. I KNOW there have been times when I didn't make anything at all, because I was subconsciously putting off starting...using the excuse "but I don't have everything I need to get started." So shopping is in order, which is another stalling tactic.
ReplyDeleteYes, that need for one more supply before I begin really is a stalling tactic. :-)
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