Homecoming: Finding My Flow

Hi, my dear Creative Souls.
A few months ago, I mentioned in one of my blog posts that creating certain kinds of projects, ones you make" just for yourself" feels like coming back home. How great it is to take all the time you need to think about the emotions, meanings and elements you want to include - especially when there is a lot happening in your head and you seriously need to listen to your inner voice.
This project, is no different, but...
... It was sitting in my mind for weeks, bugging me and waiting for me to start it, find the time to let out the story that appeared in my imagination. And I was fighting with it, seriously!

"Vortex" - mixed-media collage on canvas (20x60 cm - 8x 24'')

I was trying to push it back as there were many "urgent" and "important" matters, projects, plans and other excuses (as always)... but what I realised - it was not going away. In fact, the more I was pushing it back and away the more it was jumping right into my face, demanding attention. It was a pain to focus and create something else, as deep inside I new I really wanted to work on something else. Do you know what I want to say? I'm sure you do!

Procrastination is something all creative people have to deal with. My life is a constant battle between a need to be on-time, orgasnised and efficient (not my nature at all!) in order to have important things done and my need to let my thoughts roam free, working on a bunch of things at one time and binge sleeping, reading and creating. Usually, my responsibility and motivation is the winner - I'm pushing myself to the limits and somehow, everything clicks in place, but this time it was not working.

One evening I took a deep breath, put my fingers on gel and gesso and all the findings and pieces which were sitting on my table for weeks. Then everything fell into it's right place.
For few evenings, bit by bit, I was building the collage which was filled with my raw emotion, having the liberating feeling of going back to my roots and things I loved the most. I had the best time, real creative flow filled with trying new ideas, supplies and simply following my heart. What a relief it was!  Surprisingly (or not?) once it was finished all my creative blocks were gone and my head was buzzing with ideas.
Why was I waiting for so long to simply let go?
I guess being too thigh and too down to earth didn't serve me well when it comes to my creativity.

Note to self: less thinking, more breathing (and creating).
Inhale. Exhale... and warm hugs to you all!

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P.S. 

I promised to pick 3 winners of our Art Alchemy Wax Giveaway. 

It was a hard job indeed, as you left so many beautiful comments, filling my days with joy. I'm so happy and proud to see you like my new product so much and to hear all the creative ideas you come with. 

After a longer debate we finally picked our winners - but if I only could I'd give prizes to all of you!

Set of Metallique Waxes goes to Ellen Dematos

Set of Opal Magic Waxes goes to Anna Nowicka

and set of Antique Brilliance Waxes goes to Mel.

Please contact us at: missmoth1@gmail.com with your address to claim your prizes!

Thank you again for joining the giveaway and all the support.
You make it all worthwhile.