I just spent 10 hours in my studio
making merry with my hammers and various machines and sundries. I’m so happy to say that today, I was on a maker’s high. It’s similar to a runner’s high wherein I reach a point of indisputable kinetic flow and I don’t notice my feet hitting the ground; it takes no effort to move, I glide — unknown to even myself — my mind is relaxed. I can flow for miles like that and not remember what was moving through my thoughts. I only notice the territory covered when I’ve reached my destination.
A maker’s high is similar in that:
I don’t notice the clash of my hammers on metal.
I don’t notice the time, my thirst or the sweat pouring off of me.
I don’t notice anything except the movement of the moment.
The purest outpouring of what’s inside me comes out strongest in moments like these. I wish I could experience such living more often. I’m sure you do too.
The outpouring:
ocean jasper & sterling silver
ocean jasper & sterling silver
oolite & sterling silver
boulder turquoise & sterling silver
sterling silver
amazonite, sterling silver & 14 karat gold
I’ll try to get these goodies in the Etsy shop sometime this weekend but I must be honest, I’m ready for a Saturday and a Sunday. I’ve been stalling on mowing the lawn and weeding my jardins so I might just be a Yard Geisha (not a real thing) and then surrender to the sun and wind of Idaho. It’s hot here. I want popsicles, a wide brimmed hat, a chair in the shade and that feeling of an endless summer wrapping itself around me, turning my hair and skin to gold.
Happy Friday to you all.
You’ve earned it.
With all my heart,
PLUME
:::EDIT:::
-July 19-
The ocean jasper/bambooish necklace was purchased by a
local buyer and will not be listed in the Etsy shop.
…ooo…there's a new side of you…coming thru…
and it's…ever~so lovely…owyhee!
PS: maybe you should take your weekend off…you DESERVED IT & save the sale for monday…hint…hint…hint…hint…ever~so oolitely…
*breathless*
That boulder turquoise…is…wow. It's calling for my paycheck, that's what it is. I'll keep my eyes peeled, if anything for the other pictures of it. 🙂
I was just telling my boyfriend today how I wish I had a pad of earth in our little apartment patio so we could garden more. We don't even have a hose spigot! Anyway, what I mean is, ENJOY your garden this weekend, and I'll be jealous of you and the soil under your nails.
Happy Friday, Plume. Wonderful work and I'm happy your were in a groove today!
Like you said on FB…AMAZING! As always! 😉
Am CRUSHING on that boulder turquoise ring too….you brought back the corduroy!!! Or a variety of it… LOVE!
beautiful collection, sounds like a great day!
Jillian,
I don't know if you're aware of that, but what you are describing sounds exactly like the "flow" as defined by positive psychology:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi
pretty amazing, you're very blessed in you work!
I love those little twiglike motifs.. just grand!
so that oolite necklace…doesn't it make you think of pebbles and bam bam? just throwing that out there…
and as always, you are IMPRESSIVE my friend. love you. on my way to the most magical place on earth tomorrow (ie/ nemeiben lake). i'll say hello to the aurora borealis for you if they show their shining faces. xoxo
these are exquisite!
So much beauty Mrs Plume, I'm impressed each and every time…
dearest Noisy Plume, my sweet dream-of-a-husband is the one in Pocatello visiting, and God bless you for letting him fulfill my vicarious dreams and stop by your real house. part of me doesn't believe a real metalworking Fairy exists, but i know you must. blessings and hellos from portland, Amanda Munk
looks like ima have some competition for that boulder turq ring! oh i love a little competition….
i do hope it is a size grande!
Jillian, you've come so far as an artist!
Wow, everything looks amazing, I love every piece! The stones are absolutely delicious!
You KNOW those bamboo bits appeal to my inner asian, and the treey reference to my very soul. They are my new favorites. Just thought you should know. You are fabulous as always.
NOW,
Go throw on a bikini
Don your big straw hat
Mix up an icy cocktail
Dig your toes into the soil for me
(and kiss the Peanie Pie too)
Wow, you rock!
wow, I really like those earrings!
beautiful.
Jillian you are pure art!