Like a lot of makers, a significant portion of my time involves working in solitude, or at least in focused isolation on the task at hand. My best work results when I enjoy this part, but I’ve learned how to trick my way into the appropriate attitude to just get the job done if need be (see ‘Craftitude’). One of the reasons I enjoy making studios visits and interviews with fellow makers is to learn about their mental strategies- what constitutes the ‘work behind the work’, so to speak; what is the relationship between their inner dialogue and its outward expression in object form? As I prepare for a sequence of demanding projects in the woodshop, I’m thankful to be reminded by my recent studio visit with Angelina DeAntonis how important it is to keep the focus on beginnings.
Heubsch,
Every day I open up the blog is a new revelation, a delight…I love seeing how you are weaving the story – like linking the most recent post to Craftitude – so the full picture of life in the studio begins to emerge. It’s unique and authoritative. Great work! I love you, E
yes, its funny how all the struggle happens behind closed doors.. which is the essential part.