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Purple and the artistic process

Ive been reading this book that is getting me to examine my own creative process, both in woodworking and video production. Making Your Creative Mark: Nine Keys to Achieving Your Artistic Goals By Ph.D. Eric Maisel makes a clear connection between expressing yourself artistically and self-confidence. Even if you arent a professional woodworker,  projects we create just for friends and family can cause us stress. After building something, we open ourselves up to scrutiny. When you give someone a gift you have made, you are giving them more than the object: you are presenting your unique vision and all the hard work that it took to get to that point.

In a way, it takes more confidence to open yourself up to friends and family because they will rarely give you honest opinions of your work, leaving you with uncertainty. "I wonder what they really think of that jewelry box? My dovetails sucked!"

I suspect this may be one reason why many woodworkers spend a lot of time making "shop projects", projects that are not open to review and criticism other than by ourselves.

I am enjoying this book and recommend it for helping you focus on your vision and understanding its validity. And who couldnt use a bit more confidence?

Mere Minutes
A bit more about purple paint.