tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post8497244172575389634..comments2024-01-19T23:27:30.317-05:00Comments on Midge's Mind: A New YearUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-10441675781066414122010-01-26T09:42:01.559-05:002010-01-26T09:42:01.559-05:00Good Luck in your transition. Keep in mind that th...Good Luck in your transition. Keep in mind that there is nothing wrong in allowing Barbie to be your commercial day job while you pursue you new creative ideas in a part time fashion. She was probably a part time passion once. Most people have day jobs unless they have a rich sugar daddy. Once your new creative passion demands more and more time, it will eventually become your new paycheck as well. I can relate to your problem very well. For now I am keeping my commercial art studio ( 11 years in) and I spend my off hours making art that nobody even has to like.artpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07548549948218554126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-56485274576155272022010-01-16T17:02:59.186-05:002010-01-16T17:02:59.186-05:00Thanks everyone, your encouragement and enthusiasm...Thanks everyone, your encouragement and enthusiasm for the change is reassuring. Here's to new challenges! :-)Margaux Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09203099417334220506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-74043353587940452942010-01-07T12:30:03.897-05:002010-01-07T12:30:03.897-05:00your work will be amazing no matter what because y...your work will be amazing no matter what because you are pretty amazing yourself! i can't wait to see what 2010 brings!MJHitchingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18437889844216103279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-28909299097433193792010-01-07T11:13:02.977-05:002010-01-07T11:13:02.977-05:00best of luck with your endeavours...i think thats ...best of luck with your endeavours...i think thats a great goal to aim for. <br />its always a terrible dichotomy money-V-creativity <br />but struggle on we must...<br />you have a very exciting year ahead...Elaine Prunty https://www.blogger.com/profile/15989507617909740870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-3142784777476611072010-01-07T03:24:24.678-05:002010-01-07T03:24:24.678-05:00I make jewelry too and I was glad to read this pos...I make jewelry too and I was glad to read this post. thank you for sharing your doubts and thoughts with us. I'm sure people will be very interesting in your new work,, no matter what it is, simply because now they know you and they like your art. but it's true it's not easy to manage with all these questions : have a part time job or not, organize your time and make choices (sometimes have to say no), make money and have fun...<br />are you french, your name sounds like it ?virginie etc...http://www.virginieetc.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-17635854538277392332010-01-06T23:14:35.445-05:002010-01-06T23:14:35.445-05:00*sigh* I know EXACTLY how you feel. But I have bee...*sigh* I know EXACTLY how you feel. But I have been stuck in the "bread and butter wholesale work" and have not had time to make "one-of-a-kind artistic exploration work" for 12 years!!!! I am so bored and tired. I have to drag myself into the studio and I dread having to make the same thing again. But that is what is selling so I keep at it. I have been yearning for a change (of somekind) for a while. I was leaning towards going even more commercial, so I could make a better living...which MAY give me more time to do more artistic projects. However, with the economy still in flux I don't know what to do. So indecisive....<br /><br />I support you in your new venture. I think moving on with new designs while still keeping the door open to Barbie is a good decision right now.Danielle Miller-Gilliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16782761919300448114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-53558648505013927122010-01-06T21:32:35.435-05:002010-01-06T21:32:35.435-05:00I've just discovered you and what you do! It&#...I've just discovered you and what you do! It's smart and playful, and i must say a breath of fresh air!<br />As an artist wanting to quit my day job, it was refreshing to read your struggles. why CANT we just play allll the time and still make money... cause crafting in its true essence is kindof playing... right?<br />Anyway, Cheers to you and 2010! you've inspired me, and im sure whatever comes next will be just as thrilling!Adelaidehttp://sushinotebook.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-58189079403845003112010-01-06T20:31:52.398-05:002010-01-06T20:31:52.398-05:00You've realy worked it all out in this post. B...You've realy worked it all out in this post. Barbie is your part time job now. You can give yourself space to do new work and let your old friend support you. This is a great time for you to move on, even though we all love your Barbie work,what's fresh for you will be exciting for your audience too.:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-86120388673057556132010-01-06T15:21:41.484-05:002010-01-06T15:21:41.484-05:00I think this is an issue that regularly comes up w...I think this is an issue that regularly comes up with artists of any field when they become "known" for something. Musicians, actors, painters, jewelers, etc. <br /><br />You should play with us doing the Ring A Day challenge! It can be out of any material you choose--a string, leather, trash, or a proper metal ring. It helps to get you into the groove of creating something different without committing 10 hours on it per day :)<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/groups/rad2010/Catherine Chandlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808237399905719004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-37769381087664671722010-01-06T14:26:29.959-05:002010-01-06T14:26:29.959-05:00Sounds like you need a break to try new things &am...Sounds like you need a break to try new things & get some new energy!<br /><br />Could you continue to carry some more production type Barbie pieces which are less time consuming to make? That way you could still make great sales while experimenting with new stuff?<br /><br />But sounds like you defo need a break!Ginga Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718591969663399294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-91320403439787090752010-01-06T11:59:49.198-05:002010-01-06T11:59:49.198-05:00i have to tell you, i could have written that post...i have to tell you, i could have written that post ! i know exactly how you feel. i make type key jewelry, and i am soooo bored with it...but..it is my bread and butter..people will ask..but do you have any barbie jewelry...that's just the nature of the business.....just force yourself to make time for new things....good luck !jeanne@juNxtapositionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061877145166134631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-73905958756698247872010-01-06T11:32:35.973-05:002010-01-06T11:32:35.973-05:00So this is the time that I do not feel necessarily...So this is the time that I do not feel necessarily swamped with attitude towards my goals... If you set a goal, the beginning is the best time to take advantage of your freedom. Guide yourself towards the open doors that you have, good luck and happy new years!Kevin F Chamberlain ceramic art and pottery bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750764050226896354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-8039765203434429192010-01-06T11:23:52.881-05:002010-01-06T11:23:52.881-05:00I have faith that you will do very well! You have...I have faith that you will do very well! You have a great design sense and wonderful ambition!<br /><br />Congratulations on your wedding. Enjoy the process of planning. It's one of the biggest events of your life! I got married last year and I took a nice long break from jewelry afterward. I needed a few months to re-coup. (I do have a "real" job, so I was able to do this) But once you get settled and have a chance to rejuvinate yourself- you'll be back in action. Full force! I can't wait to see what ideas you have... and can't wait to see pics of the wedding! Best wishes!Katie Dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04420784702328293724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-63366667190963699882010-01-06T10:26:39.022-05:002010-01-06T10:26:39.022-05:00Ah, transition. I know what it feels like! I'm...Ah, transition. I know what it feels like! I'm so glad you're giving yourself permission to do what you need to do. Whether Barbie is part of that or not doesn't matter. <br /><br />I wouldn't worry too much about others not catching on to new work. You'll find your audience.<br /><br />Happy 2010! And happy wedding planning. Enjoy this time!Alyson B. Stanfieldhttp://www.artbizblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-27636997924797155392010-01-06T09:32:23.342-05:002010-01-06T09:32:23.342-05:00I have faith that your new work will be wonderful!...I have faith that your new work will be wonderful!Valerie A. Heck Esmonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993028165787594613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23784079.post-5916835477015944622010-01-06T08:44:33.866-05:002010-01-06T08:44:33.866-05:00Well this little old knit nut is looking forward t...Well this little old knit nut is looking forward to seeing what comes after Barbie. Reinvention is survival. It is sure to be a big adventure, if nothing else.Queen of the Tea Cosieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329511641055727201noreply@blogger.com