Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Five years from now....


It's time for the Handmade Division's monthly Talk About, meaning that many of our members blog about a common topic. This months topic is: Where do you aspire to be in five years?

I like to dream about the future. I enjoy my life and my work very much, but there are times, while working in my space-challenged home studio, that I dream of working in a larger, separate space. I envision purchasing a small building and having a combined studio/storefront. I imagine having a large, organized studio with plenty of room for all of my metalsmithing tools, perhaps a separate space for my friend, Julia, and I to set up our letterpress workshop, and, if my husband chooses to share in the dream with me, a space for his studio/workshop too. I like the idea of having a shop/gallery up front to sell our creations and perhaps the work of some of our artist friends as well. Our dogs would come to work with me each day; they'd both enjoy greeting our customers.

Take a look at other members' blogs and read about their plans for the future:

Andes Cruz:
http://www.andescruz.wordpress.com/
Tess Norberg:
http://www.nova-designs.blogspot.com/
Rebekah Timlin Meddles:
http://www.lunasadesigns.blogspot.com/
Jewelry by Natsuko:
http://www.jewelrybynatsuko.blogspot.com/Bella-Bijou
Bella-Bijou Jewellery:
http://www.bellabijoujewellery.blogspot.com/
JJ Papke:
http://www.rosyrevolver.blogspot.com/
Beth Cyr:
http://bcyrjewelry.blogspot.com/
Tosca Teran:
www.nanopod.wordpress.com
Thomasin Durgin:
http://metalriot.blogspot.com/

5 comments:

  1. I love your vision Lisa. I'd like something like that too :)

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  2. Lovely piece Lisa. This is one of my favorite quotes. Here's to you realizing your dreams!

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  3. This really sounds lovely. And the picture you posted is perfect.

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  4. such a lovely post. and beautiful jewelry:)

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  5. I love the idea of having a gallery in the front of your studio celebrating your work and the ones you hold dear.

    I understand the larger work spaces ! That one I know we all desire no matter what size our studio is .

    Beautifully said it really is a wonderful five year outlook on the future.

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