Living a creative life

The other day I was listening to TED talks about creativity. One of the speakers said that everyone copies someone. It's called inspiration. Then, when you're ready, your own ideas take off. There is definitely truth to this. Think about how many times you've seen something and made it. Then, you asked yourself, what if... What if I add this? What if I change that? And so, the creative process moves forward. The thing about creativity is that it comes and goes. The important thing is to surround yourself with creative people and things. When you hit a block, don't be afraid to push that project aside and then come back to it, even if months have passed. It's like taking a vacation from it and you'll see it in a new light! Peace and creativity, Jomama

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New inspiration in creating handmade indie art jewelry, by Jomama

 Today is the first day of summer and I know I should be thinking about fun in the sun, but all I can think about is jewelry...

 I just got back from my second year at the Bead+ Button show in Milwaukee and boy am I pumped! I'm amazed at all of the great education available here every year and that young artists don't take advantage.

 I started on Tuesday morning with a class on tool making with Joe Silvera and it's already come in handy at home. I've ground down and repolished some old marked and rusted hammers.

Later that evening I was off to make spinner rings with Robyn Cornelius. I've been soldering for a few years now but Robyn still managed to teach me a few little tricks. 

 The next day was spent with Mary Hettmansperger <3. Boy is she fun! We wove to our hearts content looping wire around wooden beads and found objects. Techniques I will definitely continue to use to capture my wonderful found objects.

After dinner I headed over to meet Alison Lee from CraftCast for a night of Patina playtime. Good stuff here, and since I'm a huge fan of patinas, it was an evening well spent.

Morning followed and I awoke to the excitement of the day I was about to spend Making an impression with Richard Salley. Wow, who knew molten solder could be so cool? Well it was, and will continue to be for me. 

Amongst all of the fun, I got to see some old friends; Susan Lenart Kazmer and Kim St Jean and also made a few new ones too; Jen Cushman from Ice Resin and Patti Bullard, owner of Wubbers. 

Meanwhile, back at my workbench, my creative juices have been flowing like crazy. I've listed some new pieces on my website www.shopjomama.com and will continue to add more exciting new pieces in the coming weeks. Hope your summer is a great as mine is going to be!

Happy summer! 
Peace, Jomama

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It's a new year

 

Every year I look forward to January. It's fresh start, a time to take chances, chances you didn't take last year. Two weeks into the new year and I'm off spinning. I have to say, sometimes my drive amazes me. What will I learn next, what's my next move. The older I get the less time there is to waste. This year I see great things happening and I can't help but think how fortunate am I. 2013 is here and I'm prepared for takeoff!