Nothing wrong with that, I've picked things up just because they're pretty regardless of the symbolism. I like to think we can give objects their own meaning anyhow.
You know, other than the cost of materials--I really couldn't say. I don't actually sell much of my work. I give it away usually unless it's something I'm making specifically for myself.
The stories are still falling into place, but I am starting to see themes. The creative impulse, responsibility, choice. I'll know better when I see them all laid out together.
All right. *gives her the address* Thank you, she'll love it.
Oh, you'll know. You'll hear the shouts of joy that it's done from your studio. No matter WHERE I am at the time. *laughs* Should be by the end of the year.
Yeah, but don't you have an idea of what your piece is going to look like before you start? Color, and shape and what it's going to be? Bowl or vase or basket, or whatever.
Usually, and if that's the case it dictates what techniques to use. Bowls are formed differently from deeper vessels and so forth.
I know what you are saying, and I appreciate it, I do but really there's a lot more skill than actual talent at play here. I honestly believe anyone can be taught to do this, it just takes patience and desire. And a basic understanding of chemistry, of course.
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Date: 2008-07-11 06:31 pm (UTC)Um, I didn't make anything this week, unfortunately. I did drink a lot of tea and bought a tiny cat goddess statue.
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Date: 2008-07-11 06:33 pm (UTC)And is there a significance to the tiny cat goddess or did you just like the way it looked?
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Date: 2008-07-11 06:38 pm (UTC)Well, the vendor said it was lucky? I mean, when I picked it up I just thought it was pretty.
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Date: 2008-07-11 07:08 pm (UTC)I have two more stories done than I did this time last week.
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Date: 2008-07-11 07:15 pm (UTC)Working on another book, are you?
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Date: 2008-07-11 07:28 pm (UTC)I am, yes. I have to get the last of it put together soon, too, so the editors can have at it.
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Date: 2008-07-11 07:29 pm (UTC)Can I ask what it's about or do I have to wait until it's on book stands?
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Date: 2008-07-11 07:32 pm (UTC)The stories are still falling into place, but I am starting to see themes. The creative impulse, responsibility, choice. I'll know better when I see them all laid out together.
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Date: 2008-07-11 07:35 pm (UTC)You'll have to let me know when the first edition is out. I think I'd like to read it.
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Date: 2008-07-11 07:39 pm (UTC)Oh, you'll know. You'll hear the shouts of joy that it's done from your studio. No matter WHERE I am at the time. *laughs* Should be by the end of the year.
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Date: 2008-07-11 07:43 pm (UTC)I'll look forward to it. I never seem to finish actual novels any more, maybe short stories would be better.
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Date: 2008-07-11 08:20 pm (UTC)I know what you are saying, and I appreciate it, I do but really there's a lot more skill than actual talent at play here. I honestly believe anyone can be taught to do this, it just takes patience and desire. And a basic understanding of chemistry, of course.
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