i don't usually post art that i make that i don't like...but this is part of my latest journal series, and
i didn't have anything else to post...
so this is it, but i still don't like it.
i went to a physical therapist last night
to work with my hand and find out some
ways that i can change my poor ergonomic
art-making habits... and she was awesome.
it short, the diagnosis was,
"loosen the grip"
that flows over to lots of things
going on in my life...
sage advice:)
in two weeks we are going to have
physical therapy craft night
and make pencil/paintbrush grips together
out of sculpey - yes, i turn everything
into an artmaking experience!
namaste,
j
3 comments:
hi Jennifer, sometimes it's our least favorite pages that have the most powerful messages for us - this is a really good one! I remember doing biofeedback years ago, being hooked up as I drew, to train myself to keep those muscles in my hand, arm and shoulder all eased as I worked. It's such a great exercise at looking inward as we work - I'm sure this will be a revealing experience on many levels. Very cool that you found such a great therapist to work with you!! and sculpey grips? too fun :)
xox K
and you don't like it..... why? I think it is wonderful as all the things you make are! xo cat
ahhh, was having a fight with my creative muse that night:) and it was painful to paint... i guess those are the reasons i didn't like it.
i am excited to change my habits, both with my hand and with my life...
and happy to be on this path that leads me towards the things i need to work on in this lifetime.
thanks karin and cat for your comments. i just watched elizabeth gilbert's ted talk and she changed my mind a little about the piece.
peace and hugs,
jennifer
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