I’ve been having some fun using up my cloth strips (from my previous post), and I recently created this 3″ x 3″ canvas.
And I also made this.
And then I mixed things up by making this cozy little heart.
There’s been a lot on my mind lately and making simple little things has been great therapy. There’s something comforting about letting the mind wander as I work with my hands, and sometimes in spontaneous brief spurts…and without any expectations for the outcome. Busy hands have always been a good remedy for me, keeping me calm whenever I feel anxious.
[Random thought coming…]
I’m pretty sure that I have some slight form of OCD (this is most apparent to me when I have to rearrange my tv remotes just so, in order to feel fully relaxed). I’ve grown to accept this little quirk and I don’t see it as a big flaw anymore. And actually, I find it sort of amusing…and very much like me in general, which is a bit of this and a bit of that…just like my artwork. The combination of our best and quirkiest qualities is what makes us each unique.
Maybe there’s a connection between the two…making things creatively and putting things in order at home. I haven’t thought much about this in detail, but there’s something there…
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Becky, I think you are so right! I agree with you that there is a connection between being messy and creative on the one hand and neat and orderly on the other. I thknk we need both!
January 30th, 2013
Becky, What precious creations. The soft, white heart looks so comforting to cradle ever-so-gently in your hands.
I think it’s awesome that you can smile at what you perceive as a quirk, yet those are the endearing qualities we each embue and make us, us. I think sometimes you just have to go with the flow of what calls your heart – order or no order or whatever! 😉
Thanks for sharing your lovelies with us!
Best,
Jeanette
January 30th, 2013
I love the fluffy heart, so beautiful. the keys , nice reminder to the one who holds it.
right now I’m in the midst of a large creative mess. when I finish creating I will deal with it. it does tend to take over though and then thoughts sometimes become disorganized too. so who cares if a little OCD takes over once in a while. all things have their turn. enjoy the quirks and have a laugh at yourself. I’m laughing all the time at myself- I make me laugh. good for the soul to laugh.
January 31st, 2013
So what if you are messy in both areas? 😉 Actually, I do try to keep things neat around the house but my art space is typically a disaster! And I just want to say how much I love seeing you work in Somerset publications. Even before I read a word or see a byline, I know it’s yours. So soft and beautiful. 🙂
January 31st, 2013
ooh, I love the fluffy comforting heart 😀
I had the word quirky on my blog today?!
I think we all have our quirks-I discovered mine over the holidays.
I went to a house and came home and I knew-
I have OCD:
Obsessive Craft Disorder ;D
We all have our unique facets, it is what makes us unique!
(I think everyone has their quirks)
January 31st, 2013
Sweet hearts… love the fluffy one
January 31st, 2013
what really lovely hearts Becky. Again, they exude a lovely peace and warmth with your limited color palette and choice of white.(now you have me thinking-what does my art say about me???) I especially love your felted piece.
PS thanks so much for visiting my blog.
February 3rd, 2013
Hearts and hands are very therapeutic especially when they are creating lovely little gems such as these. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts dear…
February 3rd, 2013
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