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I have been feeling like I am starting to burn out. I am getting moody and agitated. I am having sorta crappy torch sessions and I feel the urge to avoid. Avoid what? Everything.
It can get so frustrating trying to come up with new things constantly. I need mental brakes. But with orders in front of me and a show next weekend, (which I hope all you locals are going to stop by for!) it just isn't an option. I have to press forward and get things done. I have to be a grown up business gal and do my job, lol.
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Joolz has an overall black and white theme. And my b&w pieces sell like hotcakes for the owner, Francie. So rather then reinventing the wheel, and trying to fix what ain't broke... I fell back on the classics. I ended up with two, what I think, are super designs in crisp black and white.
I liked getting to create a little mindlessly and get a mental design brake for a day (or two). I have a few more pieces I am going to revisit over the next couple of days. I may try new color combos or I may just go with some of my old favorites. You'll just have to wait and see.
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2 comments:
Hey Kerri. I don't know how you do it, always coming up with new stuff! Go easy on yourself...you do have so much that you can build on!
Burnout is awful so be careful. I feel like I've been a that point since last February and don't know how to get it back. But I keep plugging away, like you say.
Go easy on yourself! I like your idea of creating one (or two, or three) masterpieces and then doing them in color variations. At least your brain can rest a bit. That's why I like production work. Sometimes.
Thanks for telling us your process!
I love the one on the left!!
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