tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5120593322934217357.post3098830751173901269..comments2023-11-10T00:56:30.857-08:00Comments on Existential Neighborhood: Working on Style: Part TwoJane Dunnewoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254943030333257172noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5120593322934217357.post-91901050349407674462011-04-28T12:07:45.278-07:002011-04-28T12:07:45.278-07:00I agree about the buffet, and I think it's imp...I agree about the buffet, and I think it's important to try everything in the buffet at least once. Otherwise, how do you know which techniques speak to you? It's important to taste and to feel what is working, not just let the mind control the whole process or other limitations enter in. For example, I don't have a sink for dyeing so I've done little of it. This summer I shall do it outside, several times, enough to give it a chance of meshing with me. Then, at the end of summer, if I am so inclined, I'll work around that limitation, but no longer will my brain just tell me, 'No, that's not for you because..." The Great Banquet is Life, who am I to turn up my nose without even trying? Not all choices morph into style, but some do and they're valuable. Thank you for the stimulation.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04730298448632087144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5120593322934217357.post-40458988572488286872011-04-27T11:11:04.371-07:002011-04-27T11:11:04.371-07:00Jane-
Great essay. In my experience, the process ...Jane-<br />Great essay. In my experience, the process of mastering a craft leads to the greatest creative freedom which becomes the crown jewel. <br /><br />Have I told you lately how grateful I am that you are back and expanding my thoughts?? : )<br /><br />EricaKaityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724461298161114006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5120593322934217357.post-79535936972672094932011-04-26T08:12:44.171-07:002011-04-26T08:12:44.171-07:00Very well expressed, Jane. I so agree with the co...Very well expressed, Jane. I so agree with the concept of 'harnessing the vision' when presenting a cohesive body of work for a specific exhibit. Mastery sort of comes along as a result of serving ones passion. I like your buffet analogy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17790734873076989843noreply@blogger.com