What I learned with This Quilt Project (3 of 3)
What I Learned with This Project (3 of 3)
It's amazing how often we put things into auto pilot and don't think about what we're doing or why we're doing it, even in the creative process. When I set out to chronicle the development of this quilt, I didn't think about the challenge of analyzing each step to translate it into words. This was a really productive exercise; it required me to slow down and think about the choices I was making.
What I saw was that, even when I'd committed to a direction at any given juncture, there were alternatives that would have been equally interesting. Choosing one path over the other just opened up more options in the journey. The possibilities are endless and honestly there are no mistakes in the creative process; just learning opportunities.
I would also point out that making one choice, and leaving others behind, doesn't mean you can't go back to revisit the path not chosen in a future project. It doesn't matter what medium your working in, each project builds confidence to decisively express one's tastes and preferences, and provides the chance to improve the skills of your craft.
Don't know that it was an enthralling narrative, but hopefully it was interesting follow the progress of a project.
It's amazing how often we put things into auto pilot and don't think about what we're doing or why we're doing it, even in the creative process. When I set out to chronicle the development of this quilt, I didn't think about the challenge of analyzing each step to translate it into words. This was a really productive exercise; it required me to slow down and think about the choices I was making.
What I saw was that, even when I'd committed to a direction at any given juncture, there were alternatives that would have been equally interesting. Choosing one path over the other just opened up more options in the journey. The possibilities are endless and honestly there are no mistakes in the creative process; just learning opportunities.
I would also point out that making one choice, and leaving others behind, doesn't mean you can't go back to revisit the path not chosen in a future project. It doesn't matter what medium your working in, each project builds confidence to decisively express one's tastes and preferences, and provides the chance to improve the skills of your craft.
Don't know that it was an enthralling narrative, but hopefully it was interesting follow the progress of a project.
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