I've Been Thinking...

Yes, I have been thinking about a lot of things.  I've been thinking about art.  I've been thinking about lampwork.  I've been thinking about polymer clay.  Lots and lots of thoughts coming and going.  It's been hard to sit and write this blog.  I felt like I had HIT a wall with a HUGE

SPLAT!

I've felt like there has been a HUGE BLOCKAGE  in my creativity and in so many
parts of my life, maybe all of them.

I have wondered:

Have I gone as far as I can in glass? 
If not, what is holding me back?
Am I tired of glass?
What would I do if I didn't work with glass?
Would polymer clay be a good substitute for glass if I quit glass?
Should I quit glass?

Actually, there were a lot more questions than I am listing.

Well, here are my answers.

Have I gone as far as I can in glass? 
No, I don't think so.  I think that there is a lot more to do and learn when it comes to glass.

If not, what is holding me back? 

I'm not sure what is holding me back.  Part of it might be lower sales than I used to have.  Part of it might be that I need to try other aspects of glass or different ways to use my glass.  I might also need to take some classes.

Am I tired of glass?

Absolutely NOT!!!


What would I do if I didn't work with glass?

I know there are a lot of options, and polymer clay is a big one.  Using polymer and glass together appeals to me.  I have a lot to learn 


Would polymer clay be a good substitute for glass if I quit glass?

It would be different.  I have decided that my first love is and always will be glass.  I know there will be a time when I have to quit glass, and then I will work harder with polymer clay.


Should I quit glass?

No, not right now.  I'll work through this creativity slump, and things will be better.  I have a kiln full of beads right now.  That's what's important.  I think I'll be busy working with glass and fighting this slump.