I can not tell you how excited I am for this new video conversation project, Dialogue, on Design for Mankind. Just the other day I was thinking there needs to be something like this for artists after watching a couple of "Momversations", which I like but don't relate to all that much since I am not...y'know...a mom.
The first question discussed on Dialogue is how we balance our time and of course this applies not just to artists, but everyone. Bloggers, you know how it is. One second you're buckling down to write your next post and the next thing you know, it's 2 hours later and all you've done is catch up on other people's blogs.
I think it's safe to say that without a little help from our friends, artists have a tendency to dive in without a good schedule. After all, when that burst of inspiration happens, you kinda have to respond...schedule be damned.
What I love about this video is the sense of relief I get. I'm not the only one struggling to balance my days, wishing for more hours and sometimes neglecting my loved ones because I have to concentrate on this or that. And wouldn't you know it, I find myself relating the most to photographer Jen Gotch. Go figure.
Maybe artists of specific mediums think alike? I guess that's a topic to explore some other day.
Anyhow, watch the video with Lisa Solomon, Jen Gotch, Kelly Lynn Jones and of course the hostess, Erin Loechner of Design for Mankind.
Design For Mankind - Dialogue Episode 1 from Design For Mankind on Vimeo.
The first question discussed on Dialogue is how we balance our time and of course this applies not just to artists, but everyone. Bloggers, you know how it is. One second you're buckling down to write your next post and the next thing you know, it's 2 hours later and all you've done is catch up on other people's blogs.
I think it's safe to say that without a little help from our friends, artists have a tendency to dive in without a good schedule. After all, when that burst of inspiration happens, you kinda have to respond...schedule be damned.
What I love about this video is the sense of relief I get. I'm not the only one struggling to balance my days, wishing for more hours and sometimes neglecting my loved ones because I have to concentrate on this or that. And wouldn't you know it, I find myself relating the most to photographer Jen Gotch. Go figure.
Maybe artists of specific mediums think alike? I guess that's a topic to explore some other day.
Anyhow, watch the video with Lisa Solomon, Jen Gotch, Kelly Lynn Jones and of course the hostess, Erin Loechner of Design for Mankind.
Design For Mankind - Dialogue Episode 1 from Design For Mankind on Vimeo.
So how about you? Have any great tips for keeping balance in your life?
This couldn't be more timely for me. I'm totally off balance right now. I tend to go in phases, have periods when I am managing to give time to all the parts of me that need/want it, then I'll have a stretch where I'm focused on one tiny area and everything falls apart, Even that tiny area. I'm neck deep in that mode right now, having days (weeks?) go by that find me working way too much but with little to show for it at the end. I hope someone has some wonderful tips, but honestly, I'm afraid it's just the way I operate. I sure don't have any hints to help anyone stay balanced, wish I did.
you are so sweet to post this! thank you!