04 January 2010

2010 Creative Resolutions!

I usually don't make New Years resolutions. In fact I never do. I just decide that the new year will be better than the last. Finish end of story. This year however I am going to do new things, step outside of Sistaphyre's box and try something different.I decided to write down every little thing I want to achieve in 2010, even going to the spa once a month....(I had to include that, just to remind me!)
So here are 5 of my Creative Resolutions for 2010;

1-I will create something everyday.
I usually wait for some inspiration to hit then I work around the clock to get it done. This year I will go into all of my sketches and choose 1 thing to make.I will have something new everyday.
2-I will photograph everything I make.
I usually get so lazy after making a piece. I finish, enjoy the finished piece myself..... then hand it over to the client without a picture. I will no longer do that. It is kind of selfish of me because I have all of these great pieces in my head, but no one else sees them. No more....
3-I will continue to obsess over new techniques. I will try them out, master them, then keep that info under my belt until I am ready to use them.
I can remember being 4 or 5 and completely obsessed with what was in my fathers watch. I took it apart and put it back together piece by piece and it still worked.It took me all day. I remember finally looking up and it was dark outside. I still do that, go totally bonkers over a technique and will research and read and learn everything I can about it. Once I am satisfied that I know it in my bones....on to the next obsession. I like that part of me I will keep it.
4-I will seize every opportunity to create outside of my norm.
I will keep looking for different ways to challenge myself. Not everything beautiful is precious metal and precious gemstones.I will bring beauty to non precious metal and materials and showcase that very chance I get. My inspiration being Alice Walker's poem, We alone. check it out.
5-I will create SOMETHING everyday.
I know I already said this but it is very important for me. Being idle gets me in all kinds of trouble. I love to create anything. Whether it be cooking something from scratch. Sewing something using a pattern then throwing the pattern to the side to make my own garment! Anything I do with my hands gives me great pleasure and I PROMISE to do something everyday!

So these are my 5 creative resolutions.Did you make any? What are they? I would love to know!
Sistaphyre