tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19193398.post6036926995260212878..comments2024-03-27T14:52:47.190-07:00Comments on Idaho Beauty's Creative Journey: Seeing The Familiar With Fresh Eyes - Art Group MondayThe Idaho Beautyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09979439849662755082noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19193398.post-28601448367536534542018-01-18T11:45:50.896-08:002018-01-18T11:45:50.896-08:00When we formed this group it was specifically for ...When we formed this group it was specifically for support, sharing of resources/information and quasi-critique, as in hey, I'm really stuck here; what do you see that I'm missing? And you are right, that only really works in a smaller group such as ours. But if someone thinks they can only show finished work, then they miss that opportunity for input while it can be applied. We love to see the progress in a piece over the course of several meetings, perhaps even from conception, through many stages to the final result. Sometimes things happen fast in the studio though, like with Rebecca's baby quilt, and though it is not an art quilt, there was much she learned in the process of making it that she shared and it sparked questions from us. I love that about our group - such diverse interests and points of view artistically and a willingness to talk about it candidly. That's why I sometimes felt empty after a meeting where it seemed more of a show and tell of finished work only, finished because the meeting was coming up (although impending meetings ARE a good incentive to get to work on something). I enjoyed my time in larger quilting groups - as you say, they too have a lot to offer. There's room for all kinds and sizes of groups, that's for sure.The Idaho Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979439849662755082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19193398.post-16115631297625123602018-01-17T05:41:04.160-08:002018-01-17T05:41:04.160-08:00What an inspiring bunch of artists that gathered. ...What an inspiring bunch of artists that gathered. It’s fun to see and share works in progress as well as finished work, esp. if members are open to asking for suggestions and willing to share their stumbling blocks on their finished work. Sometimes it takes awhile to find the right fit of members. Large groups (meaning 12 or so) have so much to offer but focusing on details is often lost. That’s why I esp. love our Fiber Junkies group of 6……smaller allows for more exchange of ideas. I’m lucky to be in both kinds of groups.The Inside Storihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984299652568523595noreply@blogger.com