Resolutions

This year I'm going to make two small resolutions instead of the boatload I usually try to keep. Practical resolutions I have a chance of keeping, instead of ones like "loose weight."

1. Practice better oral hygiene (floss!!)
2. Live more creatively

I'll be buying some dental floss later today.

Tonight I'm starting my first altered book. If you're unfamiliar with the movement the Altered Book Cam can provide you with several examples.

I've been reluctant to engage in altered art because it seems like everyone is doing it these days. It seems like every time I turn around I see a purposefully-distressed photo of a Victorian child decked out in butterfly wings or a dunce cap. And even though I like the stuff it does start to look same-as after a while.

But I love it. All the ephemera, all the layering and color and texture. It's right up my alley. So I'm going to ignore all the little voices in my head (the ones taunting "Copycat! Poseur!") and see if I can come up with anything.

After all, even an imitation of someone else's creativity is better than what I'm (not) doing now.