Well, several days that is. Polymer clay tiles are time-consuming and the process pretty painstaking: Roll out the clay, stamp, cut into tiles, bake, and then paint about three layers.
When I moved I thought I had most of my polymer clay paraphernalia packed in one or two boxes that would be easy to access. Not so... surprise, surprise... I have yet to find some key things, but at least I could stamp, bake, and paint some tiles for picture frames. They are just not going to have Scrabble pieces on them--this time.
As soon as I moved my laptop and printer to another desk, my creativity came flooding back. I don't think computer vibes are good for visual creativity unless you're doing digital art and things like that. I had my work table back, and out came decorative paper, glue, and some newly purchased wrapped canvases for collages. No pictures of those yet, but I have three in the process now.
I got stuck on this one portrait/collage and decided to make some mosaic tiles instead. That's a creative endeavor that always just flows. So, here's the first picture frame of four, and the basket of newly painted tiles. I took one picture with a flash so that you can see the hint of gold in the light and another picture without a flash. It's so inspiring to root around the tiles to find just the right combination. Even the most unassuming and ugly tile has its place. I have thrown out a few, very few, and those that are "grayish" and hopeless, I usually repaint and give a new life. It always amazes me how the tiles always find the perfect home on a frame or box. They know where they need to go. On this particular frame I used a tile that I painted three years ago... Never could find a home for it until today. :)
I think that maybe my creative dry spell is over! Yay.
When I moved I thought I had most of my polymer clay paraphernalia packed in one or two boxes that would be easy to access. Not so... surprise, surprise... I have yet to find some key things, but at least I could stamp, bake, and paint some tiles for picture frames. They are just not going to have Scrabble pieces on them--this time.
As soon as I moved my laptop and printer to another desk, my creativity came flooding back. I don't think computer vibes are good for visual creativity unless you're doing digital art and things like that. I had my work table back, and out came decorative paper, glue, and some newly purchased wrapped canvases for collages. No pictures of those yet, but I have three in the process now.
I got stuck on this one portrait/collage and decided to make some mosaic tiles instead. That's a creative endeavor that always just flows. So, here's the first picture frame of four, and the basket of newly painted tiles. I took one picture with a flash so that you can see the hint of gold in the light and another picture without a flash. It's so inspiring to root around the tiles to find just the right combination. Even the most unassuming and ugly tile has its place. I have thrown out a few, very few, and those that are "grayish" and hopeless, I usually repaint and give a new life. It always amazes me how the tiles always find the perfect home on a frame or box. They know where they need to go. On this particular frame I used a tile that I painted three years ago... Never could find a home for it until today. :)
I think that maybe my creative dry spell is over! Yay.
