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I recently helped a very dear friend with some painting. As you can see, I make a bit of a mess when I paint. The reason I am sharing this with you is because it got me thinking . . . Considering I am a bit of a perfectionist, why is it that I make such a mess? When I sew, fabric scraps and threads litter the floor until I finish the project. When I paint, drop cloths and surface coverings are a must, not to mention old clothing (See left). If I create something with paper, scraps are everywhere and the tabletop is a sticky mess. My finished pieces have to be perfect, but I have no problem working in a bit of a mess. Why is that? |
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Are you a "neatnik" ? Do you clean as you go, picking up every stray scrap or thread and cleaning up after each session, finished or not? |
Or are you like me, "messy Marvin," letting things "go" until you're finished with the project, concentrating on the details of the piece rather than the mess you may be creating? |
I'd love to hear from you. I am curious about the different working styles of makers. Which category do you fall into?
Leave me a comment.
Happy creating,
