Thread: A great day

A great day for me starts with PB&J, coffee and the crossword puzzle. It then proceeds to a shower and a shave. One of the high points of the day is my daily shave because, being retired I don't have to shave. I shave because I want to, not have to. I clear the computer for a few hours and then tend to my creative work. That's the part that gives me the most mental stimulus, a combination of stress and completion of a part of the visual puzzle of the current project. For the physical part I try to get to the gym three-four times a week for a cardio workout. All that and the thought of a nice dinner completes the day. Add in the company of a half Siamese cat that thinks she's human (and can swear, in cat language with the best of us).

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

And then you get to go home and have more fun with the brushes and the like while drinking micro beer. A double fun life if I've ever heard of one.

I've filled many a cups of good beer with wood shavings.

Dang, I didn't think I could shoot them that far!!

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

A great day for me starts with PB&J, coffee and the crossword puzzle. It then proceeds to a shower and a shave. One of the high points of the day is my daily shave because, being retired I don't have to shave. I shave because I want to, not have to. I clear the computer for a few hours and then tend to my creative work. That's the part that gives me the most mental stimulus, a combination of stress and completion of a part of the visual puzzle of the current project. For the physical part I try to get to the gym three-four times a week for a cardio workout. All that and the thought of a nice dinner completes the day. Add in the company of a half Siamese cat that thinks she's human (and can swear, in cat language with the best of us).

That sounds like a great day Richard! What's your Creative work? Painting, right????

Andrew, I was a painter for many years. I'm a fabric artist now. Mainly wall hangings. Similar approach, less messy. Now, if it isn't right, I don't paint over it, I just rip out the stitches and start again. Am currently working on a wall hanging inspired by a 12 minute piece of music. Once in a very blue moon I will see colors when I hear a piece of music. This is one of them. And it's a bitch translating, time, tempo, rhythm and color into a two dimensional representation. I figure it will take at least a year to complete. So far I have maybe about one minute of the music translated into fabric and embellishments. I do love that sense of accomplishment when you get something right (usually calls for a good Vodka Gibson to commemorate).

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

Andrew, I was a painter for many years. I'm a fabric artist now. Mainly wall hangings. Similar approach, less messy. Now, if it isn't right, I don't paint over it, I just rip out the stitches and start again. Am currently working on a wall hanging inspired by a 12 minute piece of music. Once in a very blue moon I will see colors when I hear a piece of music. This is one of them. And it's a bitch translating, time, tempo, rhythm and color into a two dimensional representation. I figure it will take at least a year to complete. So far I have maybe about one minute of the music translated into fabric and embellishments. I do love that sense of accomplishment when you get something right (usually calls for a good Vodka Gibson to commemorate).

I'd love to see some of your work Richard. Sounds great.

Now I also know who I'll be talking to when I lose my creative flow, and need some advice.