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August 26, 2007

Comments

Kristy

I think that sometimes we are all tied by our fear of failing instead of learning through the process.I guess it's because we all know our time is valuable and failure seems like a waste.I love your plaster pieces and think the charm would have been lost if they were perfect.

Mum

None of us are perfect, even though we would like to be. But with the variety of talents we all have, we can work and play together and come up with something very spacial. You seem to be doing this with Friday's girls. The plaster picture is realy nice. Keep up the good work and the sharing of talents.

Mum

None of us are perfect, even though we would like to be. But with the variety of talents we all have, we can work and play together and come up with something very spacial. You seem to be doing this with Friday's girls. The plaster picture is realy nice. Keep up the good work and the sharing of talents.

Kali

I can relate to what you say about creating 'perfect' things. I somewhat have the same issue with letting go.
I'm happy for you in getting to the point with your plaster work, that you were pleased with the process and outcome.
I think they're really charming. Well done.
Ahh, your view is so special :)

janet clare

In my experience hardly anyone replies individually by email to comments - so relax!
I also need to free up a bit - I work 'tight' and neat. My house however, is a tip!
I like the plaster/washing line thingys too. Monoprinting is also great for unexpected results (see my blog for tutorial)as you can't actually see how things are coming out until it's finished.

Miss Dot

I LOVE the new plaster work! brilliant. Hey, perhaps you can help me with my new project? I am trying to push the idea of ending comments with NN2R if it is just a lovely comment, it stands for No Need To Reply. That way we can leave comments and not add to each others work? If you like, please use it and maybe others will follow the trend?
NN2R

Poppy Black

I never know what my creations are going to end up like! I love surprises. It is satisfying to produce exactly what you wanted, but sometimes you can be delighted with an unexpected outcome. I think it is more fun to be interesting rather than perfect (but it is all too easy to feel a failure if you let yourself).

francesca

i am madly in love with that first plaster washing line piece.

Wendy

Hiya,

Looks like you had a fabulous day, and what a view! I think sometimes it's good to just go with what you feel instead of worrying that something might not be 'perfect'. NNTR!

Wendy

Hiya,

Looks like you had a fabulous day, and what a view! I think sometimes it's good to just go with what you feel instead of worrying that something might not be 'perfect'. NNTR!

cd&m

Oh dear I know some folk email in response to comments but I just try and visit the commenters blog because really there are only so many hours in a day and as much as it might be fun we can't spend all day blogging. I for one would rather see one of your lovely posts.

emma

Dear Alison

I love reading about the calmness of your life! I went to the Arundel Gallery Trail on Bank Holiday Monday. I missed you! I went with three ladies who are a bit older and spent the whole time reading out prices to them as they couldnt read the small print!! The trail has not moved on at all! Skyla (age 4) who I think will be our little artist has no idea about boundaries so comes up with brilliant ideas as she is not constrained by rules at all - as your friend said the difference between craft and art - very well put. Skyla wont concentrate on the alphabet at all yet sat studying a stripey bag I have got that has sequins along some of the lines for quite some time - oh well! Miss you lots - hope to come up with the book idea soon! Kids back to school soon - going on a beading weekend in Whistable. A friend said what was I going to make - answer - dont care as long as it is brain switch off time/creative and quiet!!

Lots of love Emma xxxxxx

emma

Dear Alison

I love reading about the calmness of your life! I went to the Arundel Gallery Trail on Bank Holiday Monday. I missed you! I went with three ladies who are a bit older and spent the whole time reading out prices to them as they couldnt read the small print!! The trail has not moved on at all! Skyla (age 4) who I think will be our little artist has no idea about boundaries so comes up with brilliant ideas as she is not constrained by rules at all - as your friend said the difference between craft and art - very well put. Skyla wont concentrate on the alphabet at all yet sat studying a stripey bag I have got that has sequins along some of the lines for quite some time - oh well! Miss you lots - hope to come up with the book idea soon! Kids back to school soon - going on a beading weekend in Whistable. A friend said what was I going to make - answer - dont care as long as it is brain switch off time/creative and quiet!!

Lots of love Emma xxxxxx

Hayling Angel

Carry on experimenting Alison it does promote freedom and as I tell my art group, there is no right or wrong it's whatever you want it be and your very own creation which is 'you' and your signature which is unique. Plaster work here we come, very interesting like it very much and hope to see more.

Zylo

Dude. What is in the cup? I don't know what it is, but I want some. Is it coffee? Fancy, fancy coffee in cups like people who have nice cups? Or maybe some frothy topping to a desert?

Myra

Hi Al

I have been out of range for an age it seems, and I have missed my regular visits and updates of your life. It looks as if you continue in the fast lane with your creative tendancies. I know order is a comfortable place to be, but chaos and unpredictability can produce some great findings as we explore the unknown - I would say it goes ever so well with your talent and great gift to produce treasures.
Good luck with the upcoming fair
Lots of love

Poppy Black

Promise to put your blog on my list of blogs when I finally work out how to do it! I always seem to do blog stuff at night when I am at my most computer illiterate. Even John can't work out where I am going wrong.

Mary

Hello Alison, I've just found your blog and am thoroughly enjoying reading of your life in NZ.
I know how you feel being so far from home - I emigrated to the US 45 years ago but still miss England! I'm from Torquay and will be going over next month - so excited.
I'm a "fabricaholic" too as my Mum was a dressmaker. I especially love linens and anything textured. Your designs and finished products are absolutely beautiful. Just wish I could get organized like you. I'm now into altered art/paper crafts so more stuff to find storage spaces for!!!
Know you're busy but hope you can make a quick visit to me "ACROSS THE POND".
Enjoy your week.

Air Jordans

Beautiful blog with great informational content. I have know a lot about this news ! TKS !

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