I sat down for my delicious cup of Dandy Blend and when I saw my cup sitting on my cheesy homemade paisley (covered with paisley duct tape!) coaster and the charming vintage butterfly cup I decided to take a photo. I do love taking photos of things, even though I really need a much nicer camera. That may be one of the gifts I give to myself this year if I can afford it, or hint to enough people to gift one for my birthday.
After Prince Lenormand mentioned liking my photo yesterday I was thinking that even though I don't seem to be into painting or drawing very much right now, I am still into photography. I'm very much an amateur photographer but I do enjoy it very much. I thought it might be fun to do a photographic tarot or lenormand deck, something based on ordinary objects in my house that I love. My mind flashed through all the objects in my house and how I could use them in the deck. This may be one of those things that I put on my 2013 calender/workbook!
Well, I hope you all have an enjoyable day, as was my intention when I woke up. I find myself stymied by my own fears and self-imposed and limitations, but I have the power to change my focus. I just need to keep working on it, and focusing on love and creativity, Ace of Cups style.
Love,
MM
p.s. If I was actually making this for a deck I would've wiped the bit of sloshed Dandy Blend off the edge so it looked cleaner. Hehee.
Ooh, that looks positively frothy - yum!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see you do a photographic Lenormand, what fun. Or a tarot, as you say, this kind of image would be a great start! In any case, just feeling creative and excited is a good place to be :)
Hugs,
Cxx
Haha. Thanks, Chloë!
DeleteYes, I love Dandy Blend, and it's also liver supporting and has some trace minerals and vitamins. Good stuff! And no caffeine, but provides a mellow lift.
Thanks for your kind input. I am thinking of it. As PLN stated, maybe starting with a smaller project would be good.
XOOX,
MM
Another great photo.
ReplyDeleteYou know, a new camera is a great thing, but often it is the 'eye for a photo' that is a better gift than the equipment. And you have that already.
I think you'd make a wonderful deck and I think you'd get a lot from making a personal set. Since it is something I am doing myself and have done on a few occasions, I have a few tips. My first real set made was The Dark Beach Oracle. It was a great one for me to start with because it didn't have a set amount of cards. Therefore, I could just create as many as I wanted. There was no pressure to finish 32 or 78 or whatever. I often lose interest in things and then feel regret and bad for not finishing. Also, you have complete freedom to add and take out cards along the way.
I like to draw and paint, but photography often works well with my way of creating. It is instant, but can be jigged about with. I think this works well for me. You manipulate photos beautifully on your blog, so I don't doubt you could create something wonderful.
My other tip would be to just enjoy it and take it as it comes. When the pressure and perfectionism pile on, it becomes a chore. But when you have something in your hands at the end, like the Fragments deck I am now using, there is such a great feeling. It is indeed a part of yourself and cannot be rivaled by any shop-bought set, I think.
Great tips! Thanks a bunch. I definitely agree that this is why I abandoned my first project (Token Tarot). Of course the main reason for that was because I got sick of the hand-painted jewelry. I would like to finish it someday but not sure when.
DeleteI think you've really hit the nail on the head with the creative process and how we can destroy it with our preconceptions and perfectionism. It's a really insidious thing! Oy! Thank you and I will definitely keep your ideas in mind when I think of starting a project.
Hugs,
MM
What a great photo. And love the homemade coaster and the butterfly cup. Wish I could reach in and pull it out. Have never heard of Dandy Blend but will check it out right now.
ReplyDeleteI also think you would make a great deck. One picture at a time ... no pressure to yourself. Just keep the idea in your mind. The photos will present themselves.
C
Thank you, Carol! I appreciate the goodness and feedback. :)
DeleteYes, I do think I will do this! I haven't decided exactly what yet, but I want to try it. I am going to try not to psych myself out.
Much Love,
MM
How do you make the Dandy Blend look like that??? As you know, I have never heard of it but doing some research decided to order some. Will have it in a few days. What is the best way to prrepare it? Am thinking about adding some almond milk maybe?? Yours looks so whipped. :)))
DeleteHaha--well, the Dandy Blend is sort of naturally foamy/frothy. I like having it with a little cream or soy craem or almond milk. It's best, I think, with some sort of milk or milk substitute and maybe a touch of honey. It depends on how you like your drinks. I like mine not too sweet and slightly creamy.
DeleteI've heated almond milk then added the Dandy Blend to it, plus a small amount of honey or stevia. I hope you enjoy it. It has health benefits (liver cleaning, trace minerals, vitamins)and is caffeine-free, but when you look at the bag it says it may give you a bit of a lift so to be careful if having it before bed. The lift it gives is much more subtle than coffee.
Have a great day,
MM