One of my intentions for 2009 was to start a jewelry/art/design/creativity blog. However, it kept falling to the bottom of my to-do list, usurped by mundane (albeit necessary) chores. But this morning as I left the house, my husband told me it was Jackson Pollock’s birthday, and showed me a really cool website (http://www.jacksonpollock.org/) where you can create your own Pollock-esque work of art (over and over again, if you want—it’s a great time-waster).
When I first thought of writing a blog, I decided that my first post would be called “Trying Something New.” When I got to work (at the Emory Dance Program), I made my own “Pollock” and displayed it on my desk for the day. I kept thinking that Jackson Pollock’s birthday would be a perfect day to “try something new.” I don’t think my blog will revolutionize anything, like Pollock’s work did for the art world, but I hope those who read it will enjoy it and be inspired to do something creative!
Inspiration comes from many places, often unexpectedly. My ideas might occur while on a walk in the park, while in the shower, while looking at art books, while surfing the Web, while driving to work. I never have enough time to make all of these ideas come to fruition in the form of a piece of jewelry (or even in a drawing), but some of them stick in my mind and won’t let go until I do something with them.
I hope to post once a week or so—so check back often, or click the "follow this blog" link on the right side of the page. Now, go try something new!
