tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post8011720511585457758..comments2024-03-28T12:37:52.778-04:00Comments on Art Bead Scene Blog: Studio Saturday with Kerry BogertHeather Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-38907310634097340912013-03-19T16:23:19.465-04:002013-03-19T16:23:19.465-04:00Most of the time it works best if I keep consisten...Most of the time it works best if I keep consistently creating. My mind jumps to other things and then my stash gets neglected. <br /><br />Have a great week!fairiesmarkethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03774395515817624732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-83123061394777818812013-03-12T14:35:57.319-04:002013-03-12T14:35:57.319-04:00Yeah, getting back in the saddle can be tricky. I&...Yeah, getting back in the saddle can be tricky. I'm always bad at starting anything. Love planning, love doing, but that starting phase can be hard and I have to force myself to it. Don't know why as I usually love it once I'm in the middle of creating. I found several strategies that makes it easier to get back into creating when I hit that block. Sometimes it's a challenge that makes it easier to start (= having someone else give an idea to start me) or doodling (e.g. freeform embroidery/beading) as there's no demand that I make a good finished product. Focusing on (playing with) techniques is another way to get away from the anxiety associated with have to produce an outcome.<br /><br />Other time it's an idea, technique, new supplies I bought etc that creates the spark that makes me want to create again. The other way around from above when I have to try and use something to ignite my creative engine. Then it's easy. No pressure, just creative energies wanting to be released.Manekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362626785474144154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-776832863231503092013-03-11T23:53:10.889-04:002013-03-11T23:53:10.889-04:00I was ready to start creating again after I broke ...I was ready to start creating again after I broke my arm. I had several challenges to work on and that got me started again.<br /><br />Thanks for giving us a chance to win some of your goodies.<br /><br />Carolyn<br />Carolynscreations@live.comCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963562922548608864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-75117923591751768322013-03-11T23:12:56.647-04:002013-03-11T23:12:56.647-04:00It is usually difficult after a break just to get ...It is usually difficult after a break just to get started, but once started the ideas are sometimes fresher when you have been away.Carol D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14898041658573558956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-89811397587687706072013-03-11T16:17:28.027-04:002013-03-11T16:17:28.027-04:00It depends - If I had been in the moddle of creati...It depends - If I had been in the moddle of creative madness and left everything out on my bench (which happens A LOT!) it is hard for me to get my groove on and pick up where I left off. If I managed to leave my bench clean, it is much easier to jump in and create!<br /><br />Angi Mullis dj2isme@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-70891879074651613042013-03-11T13:23:25.689-04:002013-03-11T13:23:25.689-04:00I am usually anxious to get back to my beads if I&...I am usually anxious to get back to my beads if I'm away too long, for what ever reason. I always have new ideas in my head, and some old ideas I didn't have time to explore previously, so a break just feeds the fire!<br />Thanks for the chance to win!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337101534643323960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-73186242286910168532013-03-11T11:19:45.798-04:002013-03-11T11:19:45.798-04:00Oh boy...those pictures make me regret that your c...Oh boy...those pictures make me regret that your classes were cancelled at Bead & Button! I so wanted to learn your cold connections secrets and just to meet you! (I will hopefully see you in the fall at ArtBliss!) I have been away from my studio for about two weeks. Life has taken me in a totally different direction. I think that it is hard for me to get back in the groove, especially since what I long to do is pull it all out and rearrange, but I also see things with a fresh perspective. Of course, I cannot win the prize, but I just wanted to comment. Welcome back to dry land! Can't wait to see how this experience will inspire you! Enjoy the day. ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-35609896870122399202013-03-11T10:46:25.678-04:002013-03-11T10:46:25.678-04:00It depends what the long break was for - if I have...It depends what the long break was for - if I have been away on holiday somewhere exciting, then I will often come back brimming with ideas and my worse prpblem is sorting them all into a workable order!<br /><br />Sometimes though, breaks can occur that are difficult to get over - you lose the rythum of constantly creating and it can take time to pick up speed again.Jess Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446419759153926480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-5777116557209989532013-03-11T07:24:32.803-04:002013-03-11T07:24:32.803-04:00More of a challenge, because I usually have left a...More of a challenge, because I usually have left a mess in the studio and I need to clean and organize that before moving onto the next project. Lori Bowring Michaudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06433181505904271679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-48756559492483100112013-03-10T18:14:40.555-04:002013-03-10T18:14:40.555-04:00A long break...hard to get back in the routine, an...A long break...hard to get back in the routine, and so easy to really doubts yourself againAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00106805029404982350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-29257423578560656382013-03-10T17:14:45.810-04:002013-03-10T17:14:45.810-04:00I don't get a lot of time to work on beads so ...I don't get a lot of time to work on beads so I just love the opportunity to get in my studio! I am in process of moving right now and yesterday I officially packed up all my "stuff" and I cannot wait till it is unpacked - oh especially since my new house has a better space for me!Terri Del Signorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425316258931594932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-15912218402786818542013-03-10T16:32:41.052-04:002013-03-10T16:32:41.052-04:00After a long break from the creative process I do ...After a long break from the creative process I do find it difficult to get back in the swing. I sometimes just sit quietly at my table with eyes closed waiting for a spark of creativity. You see it's the quiet that helps because I have so little of it normally. However, if I know I’ll be away or indisposed for a time I make sure to keep my trusty sketchbook with me (I keep a little one in my purse too) then it is a lot easier to ignite the spark an fuel the passion I had when I first thought of an idea. Moral is, KEEP A SKETCHBOOK or JOURNAL,life is too short as it is to give up any ideas!Eclectic Beaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940677975570872913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-39910000015615580352013-03-10T16:24:06.038-04:002013-03-10T16:24:06.038-04:00Usually I just pick right back up - I'll have ...Usually I just pick right back up - I'll have to take a week or two off here and there for classes or shows or vacations - but i was challenged when I had a forced break for illness.<br /><br />I guess it makes sense: if it's something I planned and expected, it's just life like usual. If it's a mess, then that's extra challenge.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17859503498208817046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-18618205549234317382013-03-10T14:44:55.651-04:002013-03-10T14:44:55.651-04:00Usually it is harder to get back to it if I haven&...Usually it is harder to get back to it if I haven't been in my studio for awhile. Even if I'm feeling burnt out, its better if I spend some studio time just cleaning up or something mindless like that, until I'm ready to start creating again.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013223342802270728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-40043432966997747052013-03-10T12:34:16.897-04:002013-03-10T12:34:16.897-04:00Super cool designs. I always have designs floatin...Super cool designs. I always have designs floating around in my head...so I think it's harder to get started...because which one to I do first?Klassy Joolzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01526516453636403932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-59249782373923121762013-03-10T11:45:30.572-04:002013-03-10T11:45:30.572-04:00Not to much of a challenge once I put all the thin...Not to much of a challenge once I put all the things away that I have collected over the time I have been out of the studio!dragnflyleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841713571155554512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-50593960676759562842013-03-10T10:43:02.801-04:002013-03-10T10:43:02.801-04:00More of a challenge. If there are no I have to fi...More of a challenge. If there are no I have to finish that, it takes a while to get back in the groove again.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505969322710303637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-82574659586825742062013-03-10T10:17:17.858-04:002013-03-10T10:17:17.858-04:00I just had a week long break, as I was speaking at...I just had a week long break, as I was speaking at a living history conference out of state and found it very rejuvenating to not think beads for awhile. This is partly due to so many of my projects being very large and complicated and taking literally months to complete - I love them, but sometimes reach a point where I can't stand to look at them, much less work on them!<br /><br />I'm back to work with one of these projects, with deadlines quickly approaching, and it's going much more smoothly for having stepped away for awhile.Mackin-Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10332653417514978658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-67017894164899855152013-03-10T07:17:56.962-04:002013-03-10T07:17:56.962-04:00I am much more creative when I just keep at it! I ...I am much more creative when I just keep at it! I probably wouldn't take a break if I didn't have a day job, laundry, bills, cooking, cleaning, etc. I love the bezels with your colorful lampwork cabs. I hope you will be selling them soon, let us know!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01175921037585169420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-23217140662589855942013-03-10T03:52:44.186-04:002013-03-10T03:52:44.186-04:00Oh wow - what super kool designs!Oh wow - what super kool designs!Caron Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886280666539278601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-40607539087059073582013-03-10T03:52:15.682-04:002013-03-10T03:52:15.682-04:00Oh wow - what super kool designs!Oh wow - what super kool designs!Caron Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886280666539278601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-18833719243223277802013-03-09T23:59:52.059-05:002013-03-09T23:59:52.059-05:00Long breaks usually give me itchy fingers...itchin...Long breaks usually give me itchy fingers...itching to get into my workshop and starting making jewelry. I also start dreaming up designs when I should be fast asleep. I even been known to get up in the middle of the night and sketch a few so I don't forget the ideas.<br />Thanks for the great giveaway, Kerry!<br /><br />Lynda Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-3337792767477452532013-03-09T19:28:29.879-05:002013-03-09T19:28:29.879-05:00I agree with Cheryl and think it depends on why I&...I agree with Cheryl and think it depends on why I've taken an extended break. I was burning the candle at both ends before a holiday show I did in December and had to take a break to re-energize myself (and deal with one million details and gifts for my family holidays!). It was hard to go back to the beads...but maybe it was partially because of the extra stress of the holiday season. <br /><br />If I've just been on vacation or away from home for a little while, I'm itching to get back to it and see whatever designs have been rattling around in my head be realized in real life! I wish I was better about sketching or otherwise capturing my ideas. <br /><br />Thanks for the chance to win some of your lovelies!Sarajo Wentlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742024924082041494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-12820177035776189602013-03-09T17:33:00.320-05:002013-03-09T17:33:00.320-05:00I actually find it to be pretty easy because usual...I actually find it to be pretty easy because usually when I am taking a break my muse goes on overload. I end up with so many designs in my sketchbook that I can just reach for it to get myself back into the groove.Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-8267673416478256432013-03-09T16:56:54.559-05:002013-03-09T16:56:54.559-05:00More of a challenge. Most of the time I can 't...More of a challenge. Most of the time I can 't seem to get the mindset and energy to get started again.KayzKreationzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933419782896934949noreply@blogger.com