First we'll talk positive and then.....well....

I have been completely totally inspired lately.  Working through the night to complete dolls and loving every minute of it...although my pajama pants say otherwise...they are the only thing getting worn lately...my jeans miss me terribly!

I finished two creations today...one cloth and wood sculpture that has already been sold, and one more owl...

Here is the sculpture...I called it "Sweet Love"...gosh I love making these!  I get to use my creative energy and scavenge around the house to find little things to add to my little sculptures!

Here is my Valentine Owl - I love making these too - they feel so mixed media and whimsical...he makes me smile!

Here is his Etsy page...http://www.etsy.com/listing/66281985/valentine-owl-whimsical-little-hoot

In life when we are faced with a challenge, we strive to get through whatever it is that we are challenged with. Me - I create art. If I am presented with a challenge, I create. Creating releases my tension. Using the other side of my brain gives the challenged side a break for a while. I am challenged everyone. I won't tell you why - because drama is for facebook. But I am challenged. This could possibly be the motive behind my outrageous creations lately.

Have you ever wanted to jump into someone's brain just to see what the Hell is going on in there? Have you ever wanted to run someone over with your car? Have you ever hit that point in your frustration level that running someone over in your car was a suitable reaction?

Well - I am there! Hello world - Jess is out of control. We all get here. I have a very bad temper, but I also have a VERY long fuse, so people can push my buttons for a very long time before I blow up. But when I blow up - watch out...there will be an epidemic!

But this time it will be poles apart for me. I have learned just recently, the paramount way to deal with a major issue is to do it silently. Take all of that irritation and act on it. But act on it silently. I have learned - NEVER tell anyone anything. This world is a big coffee shop with a million people sitting around gossiping about everyone else. If you leak one single word - the neighbor knows - the butcher knows - the school bus driver knows. (Apparently these three do some talking). So don't advise - just take action...I have also learned this. Don't ask for guidance for your challenge. No one else will justly understand, and many times will lead you in the wrong direction. Don't be influenced by others. You are clever. Sit down by yourself in the quiet and think. Take notes, relax and it will come to you. Be inventive with your challenge. We are all artists in different ways - anyone who can be creative is an artist in my eyes. Find a creative resolution to your challenge. Most importantly - believe that you can defeat the challenge. Whatever it may be - believe in yourself.

See - I am now going to take my own advice...and I feel much better. Thanks guys.

XOXO Challenged Jess - lol.