Reading and Inspiring

Posted by Jenn Greenleaf Nov 11, 2008

Okay, as you all know by now I’ve been writing a lot of how-tos this month and that will be continuing for the next several weeks. In an effort to keep the inspirational fires burning, I’ve been looking through and reading a lot of my art books. This has been working and backfiring at the same time.

I shouldn’t really say backfiring because it’s been a very positive experience. What I mean by backfiring is that all I want to do is create the projects I intend to feature in my topic . . . rather than writing about them. I love writing, so don’t get me wrong. I love presenting new ideas, information, and tutorials as well . . .

However, I want to create. I want to make an experimental altered book, I want to play more in my art journal, I want to collage using old art supplies . . . and I will. I have to find the balance again. I’m working on some more book ideas that are incorporating art within their pages, so that will offer me the opportunity I’m looking for.

More about the books later; they’re still in the book proposal phase. It’s all so exciting!