Did you ever get that mood to just make something from nothing? Have you ever felt the very human feeling of trying to piece together your thoughts with the physical, to create a sort of metaphysical object? That is the artist's spirit; a desire inherent (though dormant in most) of humankind.
My muse has been missing for quite some time now. The past few months, my inspiration has dwindled into almost nothingness, and my attempts at making arts and crafts have always turned out beneath my expectations. It was lacking in the spirit and that extra bit of attitude to stand out.
My professional life has finally taken its toll on my craftsmanship. In trying to make enough money for me and my family, I neglected my artist's spirit. So, I began a desperate search to look for my missing muse. I made an effort to go to the beautiful sites around Indiana: I went to various parks, went into hiking trips, and even went fishing with my husband at one point. In all those visits, I had a notebook at the ready, so I can scribble and sketch whatever idea pops into my head during my journeys.
Nothing seemed to work. I tried a lot of techniques to hopefully get my muse back, but I didn't seem to be getting any better at my craft. I could occasionally finish a sculpture, but every time it lacked that artistic spark. It didn't have finesse. I was prepared to resign myself to the fact that I will never craft something artistic again.
So then I simply stopped trying. After all, there were more important matters at hand; I needed to focus on my own day job just so I can continue supporting my growing kids. But that's when it suddenly hit me; in not looking for my muse, she suddenly appeared out of nowhere. She was like the proverbial missing car key, showing up just when you begin to give up looking for her.
I was pretty driven in that instant, and I began rummaging around my workshop, digging up old stored craft tools and immediately working on my next masterpiece. Of course, masterpiece may be an exaggeration, but I feel this attempt will certainly be a lot better than my previous ones. - 15246
My muse has been missing for quite some time now. The past few months, my inspiration has dwindled into almost nothingness, and my attempts at making arts and crafts have always turned out beneath my expectations. It was lacking in the spirit and that extra bit of attitude to stand out.
My professional life has finally taken its toll on my craftsmanship. In trying to make enough money for me and my family, I neglected my artist's spirit. So, I began a desperate search to look for my missing muse. I made an effort to go to the beautiful sites around Indiana: I went to various parks, went into hiking trips, and even went fishing with my husband at one point. In all those visits, I had a notebook at the ready, so I can scribble and sketch whatever idea pops into my head during my journeys.
Nothing seemed to work. I tried a lot of techniques to hopefully get my muse back, but I didn't seem to be getting any better at my craft. I could occasionally finish a sculpture, but every time it lacked that artistic spark. It didn't have finesse. I was prepared to resign myself to the fact that I will never craft something artistic again.
So then I simply stopped trying. After all, there were more important matters at hand; I needed to focus on my own day job just so I can continue supporting my growing kids. But that's when it suddenly hit me; in not looking for my muse, she suddenly appeared out of nowhere. She was like the proverbial missing car key, showing up just when you begin to give up looking for her.
I was pretty driven in that instant, and I began rummaging around my workshop, digging up old stored craft tools and immediately working on my next masterpiece. Of course, masterpiece may be an exaggeration, but I feel this attempt will certainly be a lot better than my previous ones. - 15246
About the Author:
As of now, Melissa Hartwell's recycled crafts can be purchased in various Indiana Craft Shows. Go to Indiana Craft Fairs, and get a chance to see her work and many more!
