tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post7447627120794542298..comments2024-03-24T15:26:36.890+10:00Comments on Paper Ponderings: Slowly getting organisedFiona Dempsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-65388016724772666302012-04-24T19:18:31.714+10:002012-04-24T19:18:31.714+10:00Thanks Ronnie - it's com in along quite nicely...Thanks Ronnie - it's com in along quite nicely of snow and I am pleased to have been able to master tho approach momentarily. I hope it lasts longer.<br /><br />hi Susan - I can imagine there are bits of inspiration under stacks and stashes - it's funny when you rediscover them isn't it? And then off you go again!<br /><br />Thank you Stregata - I am really enjoying having all the bits together; it makes it so much more enjoyable; and yes you can track the progress. I look back at my subversive stitch sketches and smile at how they evolved from there...<br /><br />Hi v - I thinki tmight be a bit of both - definitely the latter; but also the former a bit. I have realised how people might now ask me to repeat something or makes something like they have seen; and it's such a drag to start all over again; I like having the measurements or colour swatches there to refer to.<br /><br />Oh Lesley - you have no idea how many times I start out thoughtless and scramble to catch up to myself with notes! I often don't think things thru fully and get close to the end and wonder How did I think I could resolve it?<br /><br />Hi Deborah - thank you for letting me know you are stopping by and enjoying the blog (and thanks for the congrats too!). I have quietly re-focused myself onto my journal/diary and have been reminded how helpful it is...<br /><br />Thanks Teri- yes there are such different approaches to capturing and recording those moments or those works, and a lot of it is down to training or work practices and styles I think. I am one who struggles to be organised at times, but loves to be!<br /><br />Hi Patti - a container is a great way to think about it. I have given up on the gorgeous-look factor and the beautiful book factor. I have worked out a solid little A5 black spiral bound notebook actually encourages me to stick stuff in and make it look like it is used; I'm not so good with a nice book. It isn't the only container I use by a long shot; but it's working out pretty well for thebig stuff at the moment...Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-79184019737906266292012-04-23T23:39:48.790+10:002012-04-23T23:39:48.790+10:00You're an inspiration to me Fiona....I really ...You're an inspiration to me Fiona....I really want to be organized to keep a real notebook that serves as container for my random thought, moments of inspiration, etc. etc.....but even with the best of intentions it remains for most part unused and always "there" and not here. I love the notion of gluing and pasting in the bits...I envision a book that ends up bursting at the seams....thanks again for keeping this goal on the front burner for me! Enjoy!Missouri Bend Paper Workshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153989891514458384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-21880611324536531432012-04-22T23:57:27.493+10:002012-04-22T23:57:27.493+10:00I have a friend, a retired doctor, who takes the a...I have a friend, a retired doctor, who takes the absolute best notes on her art and sewing projects. I think it is the scientist in her. Sadly, I'm quite the opposite. Enjoying your blog.terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095349422849979251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-24304547841818493902012-04-22T23:49:01.115+10:002012-04-22T23:49:01.115+10:00This inspires me to get re-acquainted with my jour...This inspires me to get re-acquainted with my journal, which has been sadly neglected lately.<br /><br />Congratulations on your sale! I love the barbed wire piece--I'm enjoying your blog since I discovered it recently.deborah from collagewhirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289060348720089728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-34503476065999743262012-04-22T22:43:47.050+10:002012-04-22T22:43:47.050+10:00Oh Fiona this sounds highly organised to me. I wis...Oh Fiona this sounds highly organised to me. I wish I could master making the initial notes before rushing headlong into starting something without thinking it through. That would be my own personal mini breakthrough. You are light years ahead of me!!LAC EMP 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/01999825212820503519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-34904877529749358922012-04-22T22:17:00.994+10:002012-04-22T22:17:00.994+10:00i wonder what this desire to *organize* is about. ...i wonder what this desire to *organize* is about. (i have it, too) is it that you are taking the work seriously enough to commit to a higher level of structure, there's so much going on you HAVE to keep track of it? well, in writing this i've started to figure it out for me!Velma Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-51526641037009227002012-04-22T21:39:14.068+10:002012-04-22T21:39:14.068+10:00I use this kind of approach - glueing in the scrap...I use this kind of approach - glueing in the scraps of paper with quick scribbles - as well. I believe it even shows the development of the ideas more clearly. I love the way your notebook looks.stregatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573668708723922929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-50815963416620894002012-04-22T21:38:57.671+10:002012-04-22T21:38:57.671+10:00You are often an inspiration Fiona. I must get sor...You are often an inspiration Fiona. I must get sorted in this regard - even have the large scrapbook ready just never remember to glue all those inspiration bits that are floating around the studio - hidden under stacks and stashes!susan bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039648113517753032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-16995026741855463802012-04-22T20:36:59.037+10:002012-04-22T20:36:59.037+10:00I totally agree Abigail - how one earth would one ...I totally agree Abigail - how one earth would one do anything?<br /><br />Thanks Jo - the sale was a sweet surprise; and getting organised was as well!<br /><br />Hi Robyn - it's good to know the system works for you as well. I just can't do 'gorgeous' in my notebooks - my mind is way too scrappy and rushed. But I am finding putting the ideas all in there together in whatever shape or format, does help them grow and I enjoy flicking thru and getting new ones...Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-76964437027323206342012-04-22T20:36:30.165+10:002012-04-22T20:36:30.165+10:00I wish I could say this is my approach... I have v...I wish I could say this is my approach... I have very good notebooks for my (written) research (lots of notes and carefully penned excerpts from books read) ... not so good with my arts practice vis diary..... your vis diary is a thing of beauty!ronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260679591630131813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-6282400523069786852012-04-22T19:52:19.935+10:002012-04-22T19:52:19.935+10:00This approach works for me too. At first i didn...This approach works for me too. At first i didn't want to glue the rushed notes and sketches into my idea book but it is more practical and actually looks creative. I've long given up trying to have a neat book with carefully drawn ideas. The image second from the end is lovely ... with the burnt text, hand written notes and a glimpse of "stillness".ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-41626931603436944732012-04-22T19:49:24.172+10:002012-04-22T19:49:24.172+10:00Congratulations on getting organised, and your sal...Congratulations on getting organised, and your sale. Good work.Jo Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025838373008865611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-58492378169703798712012-04-22T19:25:40.434+10:002012-04-22T19:25:40.434+10:00Tidy studios are overrated!Tidy studios are overrated!Abigail Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972225389413544677noreply@blogger.com