July 23rd, 2010

The Evolution of Mee ….

I’m always curious as to what inspires artists and creative folks to stay creative. What’s their process? And how do they always stay IN-spired? People’s process always fascinates me because they all use such different means to keep the flow flowing.  For me personally, the smallest things trigger me. A word or phrase can all of sudden spark a mèlange of ideas! They come in faster than I can keep track of them!! Flipping through a magazine or spotting someone in the street wearing a particular color also does it for me. But STAYING inspired I’m noticing is very hard work.  I lost the passion to bead, and had to pause for 2 years. I came very close to saying “I’m done”.  But beading is my therapy, and a little psychotherapy does a mind/body good! Cutting beading out of my life would be like cutting off my right arm. I need that joint! So I figured it out, and got back on track.

So when I see other artists just stuck, and stagnate, I feel a bit stuck too, because I seriously vibe off of other people’s work. Whether it be a big time creative designer or a local artist. Seeing what they come up with challenges me to always keep it moving and striving to raise the bar. And sadly, I don’t think a lot of people are inspired. I’m noticing a lot of the same ‘ol stuff. Or people are shamelessly copying other designers because it “looks easy”.  Folks are sleeping and I just want to scream like Laurence Fishburne …”WAKE UPPPP!!!!” What happened to creativity and originality?!?! What happened to street style, and trendsetters? Where are the innovators? What’s going on in their world that they keep creating the same thing over and over? There’s no growth. No next level.

As artist, it’s our responsibility to evolve the masses. If we become complacent with creating then our patrons become complacent and don’t expect or ASK for anything greater. And then they become sleeping giants. I love supporting artists! If I could buy their complete collection I would! And I search for new designs! But when I start to notice that season after season, time after time, that they’re doing the same thing… I just shake my head, and  move on and away from them.  Realizing that as I’m pointing a finger at them, I definitely asses the 3 fingers pointing back at me, and I ask myself the hard questions…. Am I evolving MY craft? Am I challenging you to adorn yourself in a different way? Am I stepping outside the box? Can I do this bigger and better?

My answers were a mix of yes, no and DO BETTER! lol!! You can’t rush creativity, but you also can’t sit on the sidelines and let opportunities slip through your fingers. I decided that I wanted to adorn women and make them feel their best even if THEY don’t feel their best. My goal is to create the most über femme waist beads EVER!! I’m on a mission to keep the ladies feeling sexy! And I noticed that while making you feel good, I start to feel good, and create better. I’m a W.I.P. constantly aiming to be better than I was 10 minutes ago!!

Photo: “STATEMENT: The Evolution of Me” ; 1 strand made with Labradorite, Moonstone and Sterling Silver.
Available at : http://boutique.waistbeads.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=STMNT22

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