Times

My candles are starting to become metaphors for the times in which we live (I just wish I had a photo-editing program that would allow me to darken the word "sanctuary" on this one.)

Writing used to be that for me, but since I became a pro my textile art turned into my personal sanctuary. Such a place for me is where I do what I like without any concern for the opinions of others. When you must tailor yourself to please your clientele and produce creative work on demand as I do it's important to have something in reserve that no one can touch, alter or use for profit. One empties the well, the other refills it.

As of the writing of this post I'm doing well on the fourth work project for the year; I'm at the halfway point now. Soon I'll be finishing it and moving onto the fifth and final phase of the project. Staying on task and meeting my scheduled goals are important; this work finances my life and gives me professional purpose.

My quilting and textile art is all over the place. I have three unfinished projects, all going at the same time. And I don't care. This is for me, and to get through the times in which I live, I need that chaos.