GO WASTE SOME TIME!

 

I am intrigued with this little quote from Albert Einstein, “Creativity is the residue of time wasted”.  Sometimes when we are creating and not getting the yard work done, or cleaning up the bedrooms, we feel that twinge of guilt.  Our creative pursuits by others are not recognized as work.  Since we do enjoy creating our art much more than cleaning out the bedroom, we sometimes fall into this trap as well. 

I recall a recent conversation with a friend talking about my renewed focus on my art.  I talked about reading the book from Kelly Rae Roberts, Flying Lessons, and relating to the section she wrote on telling people you are an artist, and how that can be a very difficult step to make.  I told her that this hit home for me.  She quickly responded with “Because you don’t want people to think you are lazy”.   That certainly took me by surprise (hopefully it did not show too much).  I had not even considered that connection.  I have always admired artists and their passion, never thought of them as lazy.  Her connection to being an artist does align with the thoughts of Mr. Einstein, but not as he intended. 

This week I worked on a new class for July, Jacobs Ladder.  This first trial even had my darling husband amazed at how it worked AND how I made it!  It is so fun to see the puzzlement when they see it ‘flip’.  Next size trial will be a 4x6 format so they can fit their pictures in more readily.  Can’t wait to teach the class and see everyone’s "little magic trick".  It sure will make a very fun and special photo/memory book!

 

I am also working on a special bridal shower card for my future niece.  It is coming along quite nicely, complete with acetate, glitter (of course) and photo paper.  I don’t do many cards, but I could not resist for Clarissa, a fellow kindred spirit of the paper arts.  I will have to hold off showing you the card until I have mailed them… so stay tuned.

Artist or not, it is important for us to ‘waste a little time’ and let a bit of that creativity show.