I worked on a project for two and a half hours today before finally giving up {not recommended at all}. These days do happen; just because I have an idea does not mean it's going to work for me that day. Today was one of those days I should have let it go long before I did. The level of frustration I let myself get to can color the rest of my day, I am left feeling restless and cranky. I was not even inclined to post here. This is where I need to be, I am starting to feel better as I write, plus I am telling on myself aren't I? :-) There's my sense of humor! I really have to say I feel better about doing this than anything I have done today. I am getting this stuff out and sharing my (very recent) experience.
The solution for me is writing; visit other jeweler's or artist's blogs. I have read some articles that have really changed the way I look at what I do. One of the pieces of advice that has helped me the most was simply, don’t look at other artists work, or sales, on Etsy and compare yourself. I was doing that and driving myself nuts, I felt I had to change my style and simplify my work to keep up with these jewelers making a large amount of sales. Talk about a set up for a huge creative block! I am now much more comfortable with my own style, and for me before I started selling jewelry it was all about the journey, not the destination. I don't see the need for sales to change that for me, how much I love the creative process, is reflected in my work that is what is important. ~Dee
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