Work in progress.....a sneak peek




























 





In between freelance projects, housework, cooking meals and general being-a-mum-stuff, I'm in the process of trying to work on some of my own projects and adding a few things to my poor negelected little shop

I never seem to have the time to work on my own projects, and they always get relegated to the last job on the list!  I'm sure this is the same for a lot of people in a similar situation and it's very frustrating.  I'm currently reading a great book called 'The Divided Heart: Art and Motherhood'  by Rachel Power, who interviews Australian artists, filmakers, musicians and other creative women about the challeges of trying to work in a creative capacity whilst also struggling with raising a family.  The impact of this is "a divided heart; a split self; the fear that to succeed at one means to fail at the other."  Oh so very true!  Well, I actually don't think I'm quite failing at either (yet), but my own creative projects are just taking longer and longer to come to fruition. 

There are several things I'm in the process of trying to develop, but this range of tea-towels is starting to take shape and it was very exciting to receive my first set of samples last week.  It would have been great to have them ready to go for Mother's Day, but at this rate I'm hoping to have them ready for Christmas instead! 

8 comments:

  1. They look lovely, Lucy. Keep on going - you'll get it done!!

    And wasn't the Kyneton sunshine (as shown in your photos) lovely over the last few days? I nice bit of warmth before the Winter sets in for real.

    Cheers
    Karen

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    1. Hi Karen,
      thanks so much for your message and feedback :) and yes the Kyneton sunshine has just been gorgeous - I hope it continues for a while longer as I'm dreading the winter!!

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  2. They are fabulous!!! Your painting style is so beautiful :-)

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  3. These teatowels are gorgeous Lucy, would certainly make drying the dishes a whole lot lovelier with these beautiful designs to admire as you dry.

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  4. Beautiful tea towels! You're a clever lady, Lucy king. I can't decide my favourite... I would definitely pair either the plates, flowers, or cups with the happy red spotty one.

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  5. Those are amazing tea towels! I can't wait for them to become available. I will venture to say that it is true that we are own harshest critics when it comes to feeling like we are "succeeding" or "failing." Your children will remember most your love for them, as well as the example you are showing them of how important it is to create from your heart.

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    1. Thanks for your lovely feedback, kind words and support Adriene :)

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