My Mother used to have a saying - "Back to the salt mines...". Well, today is back to the salt mines for me and my staff as we return to a standard work schedule, inventory, and a balky furnace at the shop. It is really easy to get personal creativity pushed under by our daily concerns and life problems. A creative person, however, will always find some time to do something that will be out of the rut. So, look carefully around you - is there an unusual color combination lurking in your junk pile? Is there a sketch book calling your name? How about doing what I want to get done within the next week - decorating my permanent shopping bag that my local grocer provides. There are hundreds of opportunities awaiting - anything from writing in your daily blog to working on a large commission piece. Just allow yourself a few minutes from the routine to explore these opportunities and embrace them.
I'm looking forward to opening up my E-stores later this month. I'll be sure to let all of you know when I finally do. I want to make sure that I have ample available stock to start with and things to add regularly because that is necessary to a successful venture. A bit of focus for my studio days :-))
