Well, since Paper Trail Arts folded up and moseyed off into the sunset < sniff> I've been looking for a group where I felt challenged to produce, where I could feel like my habits of rummaging through everything (construction materials, catalogues, freebie CDs and misburns, envelopes and cheap paint) to make art with was acceptable, because the whole Somerset vibe of "buy stuff! Buy Stuff! BUY OUR STUFF!" is ringing in my ears to the point where I can hardly hear my muse any more.1
But this looks like a good fit. At least, the moderators seem to think so--I sent photos of what I've done (and I'm very, very bad at keeping shots of my work. I like to think if I had a scanner, I'd be better because then I would be able to slap it on the screen and shoot it as soon as the glaze dried, but I think I'm just kidding myself there. I think I need to take myself seriously enough to take the shot once it's assembled) and they let me in.
But here's the rub--one of the requirements is a weekly post about what you're up to. Gulp. And as you all have seen--I don't take piccies but once in a blue moon.
So I guess the moon is blue. I took shots of these ATC's I made --
--and actually posted them to my li'l space in the group. Then, when I threw this long ol' dicursion up on the web, I sent a note to my circus freaks to let them know they could get more here. < waves>
So the EC looks like it'll be good for me in terms of (a) keeping me creating each week and never just settling down to do nothing; and (b) keeping some sort of record about what I did with my summer vacation.
Just as if I took what I did seriously. Imagine that.
1. I have lists and lists of projects I want to do, and piles of raw material collecting dust. The last thing I need is to go out and buy a ton of gew-gaws and diamond dust so I can make canned art. But if that's all that comes your way (except for shots from people whose day job is to make art) then how can you reconcile where you are, between the mud and the stars?
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Welcome to the Circus!!! I'm glad you are there
Ang
So glad you joined the Circus. I have only been there a little while, but am enjoying it a lot!
i often think that i should, in some way, record my work a bit more, but i always forget before i send it away. hmm, guess it's at least out there somewhere.
*waves back* I'm glad you like our kool-aid. :)
And, YOU! Georgie Girl, you make stuff!? Yeah, you need to do some documenting.
Haven't seen you on Like Minded Threads, so maybe there *is* a multimedia group out there you haven't joined? Having fun seeing what you've been creating and enjoying your take on the world!
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