Our assignment is to create a timeline for our creative journey. I loved this because it really made me
stop and think just how far I've come. When I was in grammar school, I used to love to color
and do all kinds of art work. It was never really encouraged. In fact I can think back even further to
before I started school. My mother used to give me finger paints to play with on a
rainy day. That was really a treat. I also remember summer camp and arts and crafts. Recently I found
some old papers my mom kept. One was a "report card" from my camp. The counselor
wrote "Marilyn does not seem to hold much interest in hiking and sports. She is
much more interested in painting and crafts". I had to laugh -- I showed the inclination from a young
age. I just didn't start until my 50's.
This is the journey.......
I started rubber stamping thinking I would save all kinds of money making my own greeting
cards!!! What a laugh. Years later I had spent fortunes on stamps and various must-have
supplies. I graduated into different mediums, and it has all been a lot of fun. I have become addicted to
photography and digital editing. My how time flies when I'm having fun!! I did not include this year.
I'm taking yet another class with Kim (and Xanthe) and continuing on with my photo edits in
2012.
hi Marilyn, i had to smile when i read your post! I too was into stamping and have spent tons of money on all those supplies...in fact i even opened a stamping store!! Glad to meet you at Behind the Scenes...thanks for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree. The timelines are similar. I just turned 50 this year. Nice to meet you.
ReplyDeleteI love your timeline--shows your creative side whereas my shows my analytical side. Hmmm. Yours also makes me think I need to go back further and really consider the work I've loved over the long haul. Thanks for inspiring me. ;->
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your timeline, and I look forward to reading more during our BTS class. :)
ReplyDeleteI think this could be my timeline! esp the part about saving money making my own cards by buying rubber stamps....
ReplyDeleteFunny how we start out to "save" money and end up spending way more making our own! I enjoyed seeing your creative journey map!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea....it made me think of my own timeline. I need to sketch it out and make it real. Isn't it amazing how we grow and grow and grow. Not too many places in the world where we can spend time on creativity....smiles: sharon
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