I actually hadn't sat down to make cards in a while, aside from special occassions. I was actually really pleased with the result. They are simple, but (to me at least) they look much more professional than my early cards.
My descent into the world of crafting and, subsequently, art, began with card making circa 2005. I was hired by a contracting company to help a local corporation complete a large documentation project. Unfortunately, when I started (on a Monday), I was told that the large project had finished the Friday before. For some reason, they kept me around for months with nothing to do. I know some people might think that getting paid to do nothing sounds like a dream, but for me it was a very miserable experience. My self-esteem took a dive. I felt like I wasn't accomplishing anything in my life.
Just before I started the aimless contract job, though, one of my previous co-workers had taught me how to heat emboss. What a funny thing, huh? So when I started to feel unfulfilled with my job, I turned to this neat little technique and started researching card-making online. That was the first year I made my own Christmas cards.
The journey from card making to the art I create now has led me in many different directions, but as I have progressed as an artist, I've found that my art has really influenced me as a person. It went from being a hobby to becoming part of my definition of myself. It has greatly influenced my self-confidence in my personal life and has helped me let go of the infinite urge to be "in control" (I haven't completely let go... but I'm improving!).
Anyway, it was nice to return to the familiarity of card making for a while. Now, to whom do I owe greeting cards?
1 comments:
I love the new look on your page - I think it reflects your art more accurately and is lovely and crisp. I agree that the best part about art is the journey - it's so interesting to see one's progress both as an artist and as a person.
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