That might be insulting people who are talented artists, and it is definitely overstating my abilities.
Maybe I should say "Somewhat pathetic but enjoyable attempts at being more creative?"
That seems more accurate.
Creative pursuits aren't a new thing to me, but I'm interested in trying my hand at a wider range of things. I've been playing piano for almost 4 years, and I've dabbled in scrapbooking and other odds and ends. Like this:
In September, I took a pottery class. Used a wheel and everything. It was very interesting and made me appreciate pottery even more than I already did. It isn't easy.
Some of the things I made turned out pretty cool. Like these:
And then there are some that aren't very symmetric or normal,
but I like them anyway
(which is sorta how I feel about my children).
Maybe I should say "Somewhat pathetic but enjoyable attempts at being more creative?"
That seems more accurate.
Creative pursuits aren't a new thing to me, but I'm interested in trying my hand at a wider range of things. I've been playing piano for almost 4 years, and I've dabbled in scrapbooking and other odds and ends. Like this:
This is a paper bowl I made a couple years ago.
I bought a Cricut over the summer and
have made some cute things for the house.
This is a recent project to use a canvas.
In September, I took a pottery class. Used a wheel and everything. It was very interesting and made me appreciate pottery even more than I already did. It isn't easy.
Some of the things I made turned out pretty cool. Like these:
And then there are some that aren't very symmetric or normal,
but I like them anyway
(which is sorta how I feel about my children).
And then there are some that are just laughable failures and will be painted over. I should be used to
revisions, right?
This is my post-apocalyptic, rather defective hummingbird.
It feels nice to have time to engage in these endeavors.
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