Community Chat

[Shanus]

As of 5PM, I have filled all jewelry special orders, mailed and/or delivered them. This afternoon, I picked up my final checks from the galleries that had displayed and sold my pieces. Now what?

[Kachina624]

Make some more?   What do you want to do?   Usually creative people are not happy twiddling their thumbs. 

[Goldengate8361]

Congratulations! Best wishes to you as you embark on this new chapter of your life.

[roxxy1]

I'm jealous !

[Shanus]

@Kachina624  Yes, you're right. Kinda depressed tonite trying to think about my next step. Jewelry on a daily basis is out. At 68, I've been bent over a jeweler's bench for 30 yrs. & it does take its toll on neck & shoulders. I have several painting classes lined up and my studio is set up w/ jewelry making at one end & painting, etc. at the other. I will continue to make jewelry for myself, family members & gifts. If I really miss it, I can do special orders only. Producing enough one of a kind pieces for galleries and shows is a chore now. Thanks for your thoughts.

[Sweetbay magnolia]

Relax.  Let the wind blow through your hair, the sun and rain fall on your face.

You'll be inspired some way.

[MacDUFF]

Congratulations!  

[Shanus]

@Sweetbay magnolia  That's so sweet. Thanks. 🌷

[Kachina624]

Shanus wrote:

@Kachina624  Yes, you're right. Kinda depressed tonite trying to think about my next step. Jewelry on a daily basis is out. At 68, I've been bent over a jeweler's bench for 30 yrs. & it does take its toll on neck & shoulders. I have several painting classes lined up and my studio is set up w/ jewelry making at one end & painting, etc. at the other. I will continue to make jewelry for myself, family members & gifts. If I really miss it, I can do special orders only. Producing enough one of a kind pieces for galleries and shows is a chore now. Thanks for your thoughts.

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@Shanus There is an outstanding Indian artist here in New Mexico named Estella Loretto.   For years she did amazing pottery,  very innovative and perfection in execution.   Won prizes and accolades.   Got rich. 

Then one day for whatever reason,  she gave up pottery and took up sculpting.   Most of her work is of humble Indians but it's life-size or larger.   Very nice but I preferred her pottery.   I often wondered why she switched; maybe she too was tired of being hunched over a bench,  but sculpting is so physically demanding. 

To keep their work fresh,  artists need to grow and change.   I've seen some who paint basically the same thing for their entire career.   Gets stale. 

http://www.estellaloretto.com 

[Sammycat1]

OP, I hear you.  I've been a professional writer for 35 years, and although I'm not nearly ready to retire, I nneded a new tack/creative  outlet.  Picked up camera and never looked back; my muse found me.

Congratulations.  Enjoy, adjust and see where the muses move you.