I've been avoiding my blog for days because I don't like what I'm about to write. But it's either stop blogging or get it out and go on with life. WOW - this sounds really dramatic, but in reality it isn't a big deal. It's just that I don't feel proud of myself when I say I will do something and then I don't go through with it. I said that I would be more ambitious this year and create digital kits every month and my ambition lasted exactly one month.
I also thought that I will be posting a free collage sheet every month. But I can't... I thought that I will have much more time for art than I actually have and that it would be easy, but as we know - life doesn't work that way. It turned out that I have very little time for art, and making collage sheets out of nothing is pretty difficult.
Although my free printables have been downloaded over 1000 times, only several creative souls wrote to me to say that they used them, so I'm guessing that it really is not important that I won't be making them anymore.
As the service I was using for immediate download is not free, I decided to cancel it, so the printables will be available for the next week or so, after which I will have to delete them. Here is the selection, in case you are new to the blog and missed them:
If you click on the picture it will bring you to the page where you can download them. Or - you can just click on the tab that is on top of the page that says "Printables".
So why do I have "New Year's resolutions" in the tittle? Just because for me they don't work and I don't make them. It usually follows this same scenario - I think of something I want to do, it doesn't work out and then I feel miserable. It is so silly, the pressure we put on ourselves for no reason at all...
Now that I have this of my chest, maybe I can start creating and posting regularly again.
Don't fret.... It has been my experience that New Year resolutions are doomed to failure. That is why I don't make them anymore. You had good intentions...that is what counts.
ReplyDeleteI never make resolutions...I don't like disappointing myself if I can help it.
ReplyDeleteRegarding the free downloads, it is rather thoughtless to take a free offering from someone and not say thank you. I had recently discovered your blog, and I downloaded two of your free sheets and printed them out.
I used the birds to make Valentines, and I linked to you on my blog, but I did not write to thank you for the use of them. I meant to, but I am not very technically savvy...I had the darndest time even putting a link in my post. Anyhow...here is a link to the blog post in case you want to see the 2 Valentines I made using your birds. A very belated Thank You for providing them.
http://theinquisitivemagpie.blogspot.com/2013/02/valentopia.html AACK...see it is not even a link. sigh.
I certainly see why you are discontinuing the free printables and don't blame you. Maybe the reason people don't say thanks, is they print them or download them, and forget about them and never get around to using them. This has happened to me before. I think most of us have more good intentions than we have time. Just a thought.
I love your blog, and will start taking the time to comment more.
I can definitely relate to this post. I usually start off the year with lots of good intentions but soon they fade into real life! I think you have been more than generous with your art and printables. I agree with Barbara that probably many people download them and then forget to use them. I know I've done that a few times both here and on other blogs. It's that same thing...good intentions!
ReplyDeleteNow just relax and enjoy painting because we all love to see what you create.
I would just say Oh I changed my mind, I don't have to do this and let go. I know I download things that I don't use right away. They go in my stash of things and when the proper page needs them then I use them. Don't be disheartened that people are not telling you they have used them. Most people won't. So my advice i to just let it go and do the things that give you joy and share them when you can.
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Kate
In case I forgot to say thank you-----Thank you for the beautiful free download that I did use on a piece of art. I really did appreciate it and love your work very much! Here is the link if you'd like to see it: http://renee-boltonhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/more-crayon-art.html
ReplyDeleteAgain, thank you, don't get discouraged, you never know who you touch even though people don't always tell you right away. Hugs to you.
In my opinion art should make us happy, relaxing us.. not making us sad or dissapointed. I suggest you just do what you like, when you have time. If you'd feel like making a free kit, OK, if not.. just don't. It's your life and you should spend your free time as suits you.
ReplyDeleteLove your paintings and I believe you'll be painting more without this resolutions over your head :)
oh sorry u are feeling flat at the moment Zorana , hope it passes , i dont download freebies to use in my art as i try to use my own by photocopying them for reuse , i would feel bad if i used someone elses work and forgot to credit them so thats the reason why ... its kind of u to do them but not if its going to make u feel that its not worthwhile... get onto Pinterest or art books and find some inspiration , u are good at what u do so hang in there ....
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Please do...take a deep breath and start fresh.....shake away that self- imposed guilt...it just makes it so hard to just let it go...
ReplyDeleteMaybe make a list of things you want to accomplish...one day...
Move these kits to the bottom for now. Gone, but not forgotten. Then follow your whimsy, freely and happily...you'll soon be drawn to the list again when you are able and can try something else. If you don't get that completed either, then put it on the bottom when you are ready to move on.
Hopefully, each time you come back to it, you'll be closer to crossing it off the list for good :)
Please don't give up on blogging!!!!! We sometimes make a commitment that we cannot acheive but no one judges you by that...I certainly don't and if there are certain people out there who do - are they worth it? I do think you put a lot of pressure on yourself!!!! I would rather you just keep blogging and don't worry about the freebies although I have enjoyed receiving them. Please....Please...Please don't stop blogging I have loved seeing your talent evolve and I would hate to miss out on more of that.
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