Linda's Magic Workshop - Linda Britt Design

Sometimes an artist needs to evaluate the what and why of their art.  That's what I've been doing lately.  Learning and doing should bring me joy.  That joy comes through in my creations and when there is no joy perhaps I should try something else.  That little voice in my head questions me and asks  "Have you practiced enough and do you understand the process?  Should you try one more time to improve your skill and see if  you find joy?"   So I take another class or watch another video and try again!   Sometimes that works and sometimes not.  This year I took a class with Susan Lenart Kasmer at Art Unraveled - a little different technique and using liquid enamels.   Susan's classes are always enjoyable as I love her art, jewelry and her outgoing personality.  She is a good teacher but this time I was frustrated with my progress and my project.  Usually I have a  lot of things to show from the class.  Not so much this time.  When I got home, I decided

See this in my Etsy Shop!   https://www.etsy.com/listing/587427778/choker-necklace-set-beaded-necklace?ref=shop_home_active_1 When cleaning my work space I'm finding beads I've made but never put together.  One of this months goals is to actually put together unfinished parts into necklaces and earrings.   It is so easy to focus on parts instead of designing a piece, making what needs to be made and putting everything together.  Often I'll finish making beads, change my mind about what I want to do with them and put them in a container for future inspiration.  There isn't anything really wrong with that as long as there is space and patience!   This is one of the necklaces and matching earrings that I finished this week!  I made the petal from steel clay many months ago.  They are now polished and finished with Klear Cote to prevent rusting.  As I was looking through my stash these freshwater pearls called to me and I love the way they look with the steel