tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post5552806757066618419..comments2023-06-07T06:19:43.543-07:00Comments on A little bit of everything: post exhibition bluesemma-alittlebitofeverythinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07048285426217714669noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-37576333113122313102011-10-25T04:46:49.517-07:002011-10-25T04:46:49.517-07:00Seems like a lot of people can empathise with you ...Seems like a lot of people can empathise with you Emma...its always good to know we're not on our own. You will be fine; living where you do you can't be anything else :-)<br />Hugs<br />Linda xxLinda Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681589005145748856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-54537657262410225442011-10-23T16:04:58.941-07:002011-10-23T16:04:58.941-07:00I think every creative person goes through this gl...I think every creative person goes through this gloom from time to time. (Mine was well publicised last year!) but don't push yourself. I just let my creative flow come back slowly with some almost automatic hand stitching with no particular outcome in mind.<br />On a brighter not, I see you had your show in Plockton. I adore Plockton having stayed in a gorgeous cottage almost at the end of the road where the hall is on the corner. The back garden goes down to the inlet of the loch,I would love to go again.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998628507844056717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-89058667691577797182011-10-11T07:47:51.112-07:002011-10-11T07:47:51.112-07:00It is not really surprising that you feel like you...It is not really surprising that you feel like you do after such an intense period. You need time to gather up your strength after such an exhausting time and with that will come the motivation to move forwards again. Such a lovely honesty collage.Maggihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479533794674357334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-45914164720697770362011-10-10T20:59:19.997-07:002011-10-10T20:59:19.997-07:00Hi just wanted to say love your designs Beautiful!...Hi just wanted to say love your designs Beautiful! and love your blog its fab!Mrs Minton makes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04612422695087278893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-6115369884246821492011-10-07T06:52:59.365-07:002011-10-07T06:52:59.365-07:00Perhaps just spend time in your lovely landscape f...Perhaps just spend time in your lovely landscape for a while. There is such a feast of creative things to try, that on some days its all overwhelming. I think most of us get times such as you describe; when its hard to find any point to it all. It will pass I'm sure.jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399291168901237105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-90367518209497231212011-10-06T16:33:31.783-07:002011-10-06T16:33:31.783-07:00Yes, I know the "after the show" feeling...Yes, I know the "after the show" feeling. It passes and new inspiration and energy show up again. My family and garden were, shall I say, somewhat relieved when I could focus on them again. :)Carole Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761259557061105360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-89861474104001247912011-10-06T03:57:13.212-07:002011-10-06T03:57:13.212-07:00It's just a pause dear Emaa, a time to fill th...It's just a pause dear Emaa, a time to fill the well up again. And plain exhaustion I am sure. Love the blues and golds of this work. Transitions and transformations my friend. xox CorrineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-72109748890685410792011-10-06T01:42:32.655-07:002011-10-06T01:42:32.655-07:00Love the honesty. Both your thoughts and the colla...Love the honesty. Both your thoughts and the collages : )<br />I think you need a something new to try. Going to email you a technique to play around with : )Aileen Clarke Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16295960962493554673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-40706514896002902852011-10-05T19:27:54.034-07:002011-10-05T19:27:54.034-07:00It's like a sugar crash. :0) I enjoyed this ho...It's like a sugar crash. :0) I enjoyed this honest post. And your show sounds amazing- you'll be back in the swing of things soon. All the best.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103113967062009796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-65569684971910157902011-10-05T03:32:45.037-07:002011-10-05T03:32:45.037-07:00Don't worry Emma, we all felt like that too af...Don't worry Emma, we all felt like that too after our exhibition, it's such a let down when it's all over, just start planning for the next one that might help.Ro Bruhnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08766616012470244040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-19096058416952361742011-10-05T01:33:36.317-07:002011-10-05T01:33:36.317-07:00It's not surprising that you've had a bit ...It's not surprising that you've had a bit of a coming down after all the effort you have put into your work and your exhibition. The collages are lovely and you need to give yourself some time to get your mojo working again. Take one step at a time, and above all be kind to yourself! <br />PennyPenellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998257405038464746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-87139418233789406412011-10-04T22:42:16.719-07:002011-10-04T22:42:16.719-07:00Hello Emma,
Thank you for your honesty! As creativ...Hello Emma,<br />Thank you for your honesty! As creative people it is hard to say, "Stop the world I want to get off!" people around us can sometimes not understand and we need the break to do the 'nothing' for a change. A duvet day or a feel sorry for me day is good once in a while we need to repair. You have given your energy out for months, take a day or so to mull about while doing the just enough. Collage is a great way to play and be creative so you haven't really stopped just taken a slower route.<br />You are doing great with your sharing of your work and thoughts inspire so many of us. Thank you.<br />best wishes and good luck for your new phase.<br />Jane CThe Old Art Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16125974139849959232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-17018900258772643092011-10-04T19:45:09.019-07:002011-10-04T19:45:09.019-07:00Possibly these positive people are putting on a ha...Possibly these positive people are putting on a happy face in order to come to believe it themselves. Maybe inside they are feeling negative but don't want to show that face to the world. Who wants to listen to a load of negativity after all? I think we must fight the negativity tooth and nail in order to survive in this modern world, where there is so much to despair of. Please don't be afraid to let your creativity take a break. You do need to refill the well, as Suztats said. You spent months giving it your all and you deserve a break. Enjoy doing some of the other things you like to do and look around you at the beauty of nature. Yes, you already know which side of the story you desire to be on. Trust your instincts.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01615007932636751108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-69469240877426603052011-10-04T17:22:37.318-07:002011-10-04T17:22:37.318-07:00It's like post partum depression! Love those ...It's like post partum depression! Love those collages!Cate Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079028386218370915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-2424485887495272662011-10-04T13:44:32.830-07:002011-10-04T13:44:32.830-07:00(This is my second attempt at a comment, thanks to...(This is my second attempt at a comment, thanks to Blogger...)<br />I think because you've been so busy and given your "all" recently, it's inevitable that when you stop, there will be a period of blues. Anyone who creates and puts a part of their soul into everything they do would go through this, I'm sure - it's a bit like a bereavement. Just remember - "this too will pass". I'm sure all will be fine, it will just take a little time for the dust to settle! Meanwhile, love the collage - not bad for a blue day!Izhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032407776491997007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-12466369186172900262011-10-04T13:33:53.711-07:002011-10-04T13:33:53.711-07:00Perhaps, Emma, you've drained your well of ene...Perhaps, Emma, you've drained your well of energy and inspiration, and now you may need to fill that empty well with things that excite you. I find that's what happens to me when I've done too much, so then I take myself out on a day to do something I enjoy-- visit a museum, go window shopping, just commune with nature, and from the peace and quiet, the watching and absorbing, comes a wee bit of enthusiasm. But maybe that's just me.<br />Anyway, love your collage! HugsSuztatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703965965474209546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-51460071571954325252011-10-04T12:35:25.849-07:002011-10-04T12:35:25.849-07:00Lovely collages - I hope you get your impetus back...Lovely collages - I hope you get your impetus back soon :)Suhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104140914581346288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593674107207359465.post-66990280433108838382011-10-04T10:53:39.990-07:002011-10-04T10:53:39.990-07:00I totally sympathize, I felt totally at a loss aft...I totally sympathize, I felt totally at a loss after the open studio event, and still haven't totally got my impetus back. And it wasn't nearly as big a deal as your show. But sometimes just going through the motions is enough to give me some inspiration. However after all your hard work you are entitled to a break to recharge your batteries, and perhaps just moodle about, sketching or snapping and regathering in the positive.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18410318976755292700noreply@blogger.com