From Start to...Start

[Wendy]

For the past several months I've taken my work in a completely new direction. Very exciting! Everything is new (techniques, materials, etc.) However, I now realize that I have no fewer than nine pieces started (a few nearly finished) but I can't seem to get myself to bring them towards closure. Instead, I'm beginning more new ideas!

Though it's not entirely a conscious feeling, I'm wondering if this is due to fear of some sort. If I finish a piece - well, I guess it will be a success....or not. What it won't be is full of possibility anymore.

Really, I can't make sense of it. So, instead, I'm pretty much doing no work now at all. I know I must make a goal of finishing at least one piece, but I'm stuck.

So, I'm wondering....have any of you had this experience and do you have any thoughts or ideas about how to move forward?

Creatively...

Wendy

[Barbara Ann Storrier]

Thanks, Jules :) Here's the original photo

[Jules]

It looks like an entirely different picture! Is that a partial disolve layer style on the back of the head in the picture you made?

[DJ]

Awesome, Bodacious!
Keep going...

[Ang Monsoon]

yep, we're cheering you on!!

[Wendy]

Wow - that is So cool. It is such a perfect reminder. I love the facial expression, too!

[DJ]

So, Wendy...How have you been this weekend? Any time to create?
How do you feel about those unfinished pieces?
Just wondering

[Wendy]

Thank you so much for asking! Yes....I went ahead and started my new idea, which is an altered book. It's....okay, lol. I'm feeling good about just going with the flow and not pressuring myself to complete the earlier ones out of obligation and like I'll know when it's time to wrap them up. That's how I feel right now, anyways! :)

[Lotus L Vele]

Awesome Wendy! I would love to see some of those WIP if you feel like sharing! ; )
Lotus

[DJ]

Yes, we totally understand WIPs from our own unfinished experiences, so feel free to share. :-)

[DJ]

I love altered books...There are SO MANY techniques out there...You can do wonderful things in those pages. Enjoy!
(And don't forget to post pics)