This past year has been an interesting one for my business baby, Soli Jewelry. I "got my groove back" after a series of setbacks, failures, and ego letdowns in the last few years. I have always loved being creative, and found jewelry making at the age of 15, by chance. Over the years I have tried out many venues, outlets, sought education, and tried to do things "right". (You know, how the experts say you should be doing things). But, as we all know sometimes the timing, situation, or you, are just not jiving. I took a little time off, had to regroup, and loosen my grip on my god given talent. I can't force my creativity to flow, but what I can do is ride the wave while it's here: do the hard work, have fun, and really appreciate exactly where I am in my artistic journey. Art is my passion and I am so grateful to have found a positive outlet for my passion,
I have had to learn that sometimes my creativity is just not there. If I am tired, stressed, having troubles, then I am not able to tap into that pool within. Rest, time doing something else, a bike ride, a chat on the phone, may be all I need to jump back into the creative waters. I had a wonderful, educational, and humbling 2011. I have been selling pretty much every Saturday since September at the Phoenix Public Market alongside our other business Holiday Farms. Meeting all of the folks who appreciate local farmers, healthy food, and creative talents, and the fact that we are out in the downtown community has been fabulous and positive for me, my family, and our two businesses.
I am looking to the New Year and envisioning creating some new relationships with local boutiques and pushing myself to get out of my comfort zone in my art. Which means spending good chunks of time out in the shop. The torch has dust on it, I've got wire and sheet metal, and the waters are churning with ideas.
Currently working on some Sterling Silver post earrings that I can't wait to share with you....
Wherever you are in you own creative journey, be kind to yourself. Don't judge your progress, or feel down about finances, or pericefailures. Swim, dive, and splash in your own creativity in 2012.
Groovy vibes to all, Holiday
I have had to learn that sometimes my creativity is just not there. If I am tired, stressed, having troubles, then I am not able to tap into that pool within. Rest, time doing something else, a bike ride, a chat on the phone, may be all I need to jump back into the creative waters. I had a wonderful, educational, and humbling 2011. I have been selling pretty much every Saturday since September at the Phoenix Public Market alongside our other business Holiday Farms. Meeting all of the folks who appreciate local farmers, healthy food, and creative talents, and the fact that we are out in the downtown community has been fabulous and positive for me, my family, and our two businesses.
I am looking to the New Year and envisioning creating some new relationships with local boutiques and pushing myself to get out of my comfort zone in my art. Which means spending good chunks of time out in the shop. The torch has dust on it, I've got wire and sheet metal, and the waters are churning with ideas.
Currently working on some Sterling Silver post earrings that I can't wait to share with you....
Wherever you are in you own creative journey, be kind to yourself. Don't judge your progress, or feel down about finances, or pericefailures. Swim, dive, and splash in your own creativity in 2012.
Groovy vibes to all, Holiday
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