Nov from JeanR - almost the last ofrenda post

 

This poor envelope had quite a trip through the USPS machines. The insides are unscathed. While it is sad to see the mangled envelope, in some ways it has a certain charm. It reminds us of the wabi-sabi perspective. (From WIKI: Wabi-sabi is a traditional Japanese aesthetic that emphasizes the beauty of imperfection, transience, and simplicity. It combines two concepts: "wabi," which refers to a rustic or austere beauty, and "sabi," which signifies the beauty that comes with age and the passage of time.

The inner (above) and outer (below) of a very nice card from Jean.

Learning lessons (or reminders) from my ofrenda project.

No. 1

Taking on a big project works best if you have many experienced artists with some free time. 

No. 2

Don't expect things to be easy. Artwork is work.

Projects without problems to solve can be boring and predictable.

No. 3

If you make a bunch of something - you keep getting better. 

The later nichos were a lot better than the first ones

 and if they weren't better, they were at least faster.

This can be applied to anything.

Practice may not make perfect - but it will nudge you along on the proficiency scale.

Perfection isn't the goal but proficiency is.

No. 4

If you have to start work every morning at 6 am your screen time disappears. 

Although the screens are still a good place to do specific research when you need a fresh idea.

No. 5

If you get obsessed with details and lose track of time you also lose 5 pounds.

There is one more thing I've been saving for the very end.

See you tomorrow.