Staying fresh
Labour to make things look not labourious. Take time to be fresh.- Micheal Cardew
I've just had an amazing August with kayaking, biking, hiking, camping and now back to making. I cringe when I see potters fussing with a sponge and taking all the life out of their work.
Maybe what I have learned at the ripe ole age of 70 is that maybe you should take some time to be fresh. That means exit the studio and go kayaking, biking, hiking, camping and then get back to your making.
I had an amazing day. 31 k on my bike with a couple of hills that used to crush me, made some bowls, split some wood and then returned with a glass of wine to dart and alter the bowls. Oh yeah, I loaded and fired my bisque kiln.
260 Fingers in Ottawa has been cancelled which completely takes my career to the car wash. Nothing that relates to my clay life has gone forward this year. My trip to Fogo Island Clay Studio was the only exception and was a breath of fresh air.
I thought for so long that I couldn't last more than a day without making pots. These are the first ones in a month. I can't count the number of things I wouldn't or couldn't do. Why has it take me so long to be fresh?
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Keep them wheels turning!😉🚴
B.B.
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• Look for a connection between your activities and a personal life priority. Look for a poem in the walk you take through the park or when you observe sunlight touching a flower, jot down the details right away and assemble them later. Connect the poem to something that can improve your life, like finding a peaceful solution to a conflict that is gnawing at you.
•Make yourself aware of physical activities that refuel your creative mind. These are not a one-size-fits all. Mine are jogging, hiking and playing the violin. Einstein had the habit of taking a break from his research every now and then to play the piano before going back to work. Enjoy finding yours and use them often.
•To stay balanced, shift to another activity at or before hitting your 80 percent energy reserve mark. When you shift, push the pedal to the metal to get those juices flowing.
• Stay fresh and creative by discovering what balancing activities work best at different times of your day. Some people find that reading inspires their creativity, but they need to read, say, first thing in morning, before they get to their own work. Timing really can be everything.
Honey
Here's a few hints for my favorite art teacher at Central Tech.
5 Traits of Bad Art Teachers
https://rebeccaarttutor.com/2018/08/25/worse-advice-ive-had-from-art-teachers/
Note: The Inactive Teacher and Samey Lessons
Remember keep it fresh!
didi