Living the beautifully crafted patchwork life as an artist

​I often describe my life as a patchwork life, made up of many different pieces. I love it that way, and I have been doing it for a very long time.

As artists we can feel like we have to be scrappy and impoverished if we are going to live this life. And certainly at the beginning it can feel that way- It is a lot to juggle!

​It does not have to be that way.

The patchwork life can be quite beautiful, rich and nourishing.

Think about what makes a really good quilt- and build you life that way! 

It's beautiful- the design is balanced, unified and compelling and the pieces are lovely in relationship to each other. There is rhythm and pattern that you can stare at for hours.

It's meaningful- the parts have deep meaning and history, and they way they come together into a whole resonates and communicates a subtle and powerful truth.

It's well crafted- it is made with well honed skill that makes it look easy, but took time and persistence to develop. The well crafted details give it clarity and assurance- you can trust it.

It's cozy- and has a quality of care in it- you can wrap yourself up in it and feel warm, cozy and safe.

A really good quilt is like home, and a patch work life, when done well is also home!

It's about trusting and honoring what is compelling to you and taking the time to build it carefully and with very intentional choices so that it expresses who you truely are.

If you are interested in learning more about building a fulfilling creative life, feel free to reach out to me at Val Gilman Taproot arts and Insight.

Let's work together to create a well-made quilt of a life, full of beauty, meaning, and comfort.

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