Sunday, January 22, 2012

Creative ADD?



Someone told me I have Creative ADD.
I think they may have Tourette's Syndrome.

Seriously though, I will own up to finding joy in working in a variety of creative mediums.
I make art quilts for national shows and beadwork, too.

quilt photo by Steve Tiggman
(painted face on fabric)

I am fascinated with writing haiku and 
learning historical embroidery techniques.


I am totally in love with photography!


I don't see all this variety as a problem,
 but instead feel each medium informs and enriches the others.
It's like one happy, creative family working together.

So, where do you stand?
Do you enjoy one creative medium, or are you mistress to many?
Please tell!

Wishing you a wildly creative week!


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45 comments:

  1. CarolineJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Your creativity seems endless! Love that you can do so many different things (plus you will never get bored doing just one thing!). That necklace is amazing!

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  2. hannahJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Yes, you've got it.
    No escaping from it either :-)
    Te beads are an order of magnitude removed from what I think of as beads: gorgeous.
    As for old embroidery techniques: I took a course in goldwork some years back, and loved it. These days the genuine gold and silver threads are not easy to find.

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  3. Seeing Each DayJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    I'm in pleasurable awe in people like you who are so very creative in all these different avenues. Really happy, and that's meant sincerely, that you get to explore them all. As well you should looking at all your outcomes.

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  4. Seraphinas PhantasieJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Amazing Artwork. Your new post is always a surprise for me. Thank you very much !
    Have a nice new week. Kind regards, Synnöve

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  5. Nadege,January 23, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    I have just started to do quilting, so I am expanding my creative horizon.

    Lovely images. The necklace is gorgeous, love the colors.

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  6. Lisa GordonJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    Anna, there are truly not enough superlatives to describe the first two images here. If you have Creative ADD, I am just betting that plenty of people wish they had the same. Me included!!

    I think for me, it is Photography ADD. Not only do I love the basic "stuff," but I also love alternative photography techniques, and when time permits I will "go crazy" with Polaroid lifts and transfers, lumen prints, etc.

    I actually spent the weekend (yes, it took most of the weekend!) learning how to use a vintage camera that I have. Its now loaded with film and ready to go. Now if only the weather would cooperate!!

    Hold onto that Creative ADD Dear Friend!

    Thank you so much for sharing with us this week at The Creative Exchange.

    Have a wonderful day!

    lisa.

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  7. Rosemary AubutJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Gorgeous work! WOW!!! I started my blog to coral my creative interests! Try to stick to one medium I told myself! I understand totally! Think I have to live until I'm 150 to get it all in!

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  8. MarcieJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Creative ADD made me laugh!! I think it's impressive that you create in so many different mediums. And - one informs another..and together they make it whole!

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  9. Linda Willets PhotographyJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Creative and very talented for sure. Love all the colors in your photos.

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  10. NatureFootstepJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I love that necklace, but I bet it is heavy. :)

    creative ADD?? Well, maybe I have an infection of that.

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  11. EllieJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    What a beautiful necklace the colours are fabulous.
    I also totally love photography but would someday really like make a quilt. I keep meaning to try it but not getting around to it.
    You are a very talented creative person and I am quite envious of you :))

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  12. Rosie GreyJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    This is so wonderful, Anna! I love your variety and don't see it as a problem at all! My favourite is definitely photography but I've also tried to play around with inks and acrylic colours last summer and found I liked it very much! I'm absolutely lost when it comes to sewing but I took up knitting again a bit - nothing fancy or complicated, but only a plain scarf.

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  13. ~KristinaJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    I am a creativity quack. I snap up whatever it is that catches my attention and run with it for as long as it lasts. Photography, papercrafting, knitting, words.
    That quilt is beautiful.

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  14. ReenaJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    I agree ... all of the art supports each other. That necklace is just gorgeous! Such talent you have!

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  15. JulianaJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    OMG! U're so talented!
    Keep on going your wonderful art-way!!!

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  16. Miss Val's CreationsJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    The art quilt is amazing! The beaded necklace is stunning too! Creative people should explore different mediums like you do. I would love to try so many things, but of course time is an issue. I adore photography so hopefully some day I can explore it more.

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  17. urban muserJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    i love that sparkly bling in the first photo. nice work!
    me, i have a few creative passions but tend to only focus on one at a time. like those knitting needles are getting dusty 'cause i'm always taking photos or blogging! :) have a great week.

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  18. GeorgiannaJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    I really laughed at this, Anna! I don't know what it's called, but I do know what you mean. All your creations are wonderful communications direct from your heart and it's wonderful you have so many different forms of expression! The world benefits from all your wild creativity. xo – g

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    You are very creative and I think it's fantastic! I enjoy seeing what you come up with next.

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  20. letrecivetteJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    I love your variety and the colours are wonderful!
    Have a great week!
    monica

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  21. SandraJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    Beautiful pictures, all of them and they bring vibrancy and colour and beauty into my life! You are so right to use all your creative talents to their full potential. It is a true gift and one to be grateful for. I am sure that you get enormous pleasure from the sheer act of creating. There is great inner harmony in all that you do.

    I also enjoy creating different things and photography is in fact only a recent discovery since I've been using a DSLR in the past year. Before that, I had a point and shoot camera - but the love of capturing beauty was already there.

    I love crochet and making all sorts of colourful things like mandalas, bunting, wall decorations, etc. I also enjoy making my own cards, sometimes using crocheted objects, sometimes coloured cardstock and various techniques.

    It is good to go where the heart takes us... we just need to listen.

    I'm so glad I came in to visit you today!

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  22. S. EtoleJanuary 24, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Whatever you do, you do so well. So much beauty here.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Creative ADD? Multi-talented - YES!
    These are beautiful examples of your artistic ability!

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  24. GailOJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    I am perhaps mistress to many but I'm not any good at any of them! That beaded necklace is amazing!!

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  25. NancyJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    It's one thing to have many interests, but quite another to be good at them, which you are Anna.

    Me -- jack of all crafts and hobbies, master of none. :)

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  26. Hilda R.BJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    I can see that you are creativ.Keep one!!! Amazing post from you! Love it!

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  27. ginaJanuary 24, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I agree with Nancy -- you seem to be very good at all your creative activities! I find I like to concentrate on one thing at a time...dabbled in water colors, sewing, writing...but have to say photography is my true love.

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  28. Kathy ReedJanuary 24, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Wow...you are multi-talented and multi-tasking..I guess I do a little bit of everything but nothing with expertise...;-)

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  29. UnknownJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    I'd say you are a genius.
    And a thoughtful and kind and beautiful one as well.

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  30. Sheila A.January 25, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    I LOVE the necklace!! It's so beautiful.

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  31. Tatjana ParkachevaJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    I'm in love with photography, too :)
    And you are very, very creative and talented.
    Great and wonderful photographs.

    Regards and best wishes

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  32. KiaJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    I agree 100% with you, each medium enriches the others. :) And when someone is as creative and talented as you are, even better. I do many things, but I am good at none ;) But it's fun, and that's all that matters to me.
    Have a happy rest of the week!

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  33. Elizabeth HaltJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    I love photography above everything else, but that is only because I can make the camera do what I would want to do with mediums like paint. :) But I love it all too. And yes, it all feeds each other!

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    I think you're exceptionally talented. That necklace is gorgeous...as is the quilt...as are the embroidered flowers...as is your photography. I wish I could do other things but photography is definitely my favorite so I guess I don't take the time to do much else creative. I used to do mail art and would do some collaging and other things but photography is my fave and I find it relaxing and stimulating at the same time.

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  35. UnknownJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    Hi Anna-
    The necklace is fabulous. I think you are MASTER of all!!!! I love to try anything and everything. How else do we learn?!
    xo
    lynn

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  36. MaureenJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Creative ADD . . . pfffft!
    I happen to think it's quite common for artists to enjoy many mediums. And you do them all so well! That necklace is stunning! I can't imagine the time and work that went into that.

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  37. JeanneJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    That quilt is totally awesome

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  38. TanyaJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    I think your soul if full of beautifulness (is that a word?) and it has to get out and that happens in many forms for you. I think it's a good thing to have many areas of interests and talent!

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  39. Linda TrineJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    There is something about those footprints in the snow that is so endearing.

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  40. hootnonnyJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Your work is beautiful! My creativity is one thing at a time; one wanes and another takes over. Believe that's what is happening w/my photography. Am learning Photoshop, but don't have the desire to go out with my camera.

    You are very blessed.

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  41. TammyJanuary 29, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    These are all so beautiful. You are obviously a woman of many talents. That quilt...WOW!

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  42. TammyJanuary 29, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    These are all so beautiful. You are obviously a woman of many talents. That quilt...WOW!

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  43. TammyJanuary 29, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    These are all so beautiful. You are obviously a woman of many talents. That quilt...WOW!

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  44. MichelleJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    That quilt is an amazing piece of work. You are very talented.

    Me? I have too many...but it's a good thing. :)

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  45. Tito EricFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Your creative spirit is simply too marvelous for words!

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