Have I Abused My Muse?

1/28/2018

...or has she gone on vacation?

I have not done any metal work since last June when the shop elf and I moved to Texas. In the beginning, it was because all my tools and equipment were packed but once it all arrived in September I had no desire to work on any of my pieces that were in progress.

I don't know if I have over worked my muse or not; all I know is that it is absent or has taken a much needed a vacation but for the time being I am in a muse free zone.

Thus, until the time when my muse returns I shall be posting occasionally about my other creative outlets.

The picture to the left is a painting by Gustave Moreau: Hesiod and the Muse (1891)—Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Garden Goddess

2/1/2018 10:53:47 am

I've read a number of books on "finding your muse", including "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron, along with books on getting things done. Basically, they all say to set a specific time EVERY day to work, and then go there and work. Your work will get done and eventually your muse will return. There's a saying "Amateurs wait until the mood strikes; professionals get to work." I hope this helps. Cheers.

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