It’s all nearly over though and I’m sad :(   I’ve totally struggled over the holidays to get into this ‘Coast’ project at college.  I started the class a couple weeks late so was already a bit behind and although I’ve managed to get all up to date learning the different printing techniques, I cannot get this sketchbook done :(  I’m just not excited about it.  I thought it was open to interpretation and breathed a sigh of relief last week when an idea finally struck and I decided to explore coastal legends and myths, y’know like mermaids and kelpies etc.  I went to clear it with the tutor and was told no :(  I can interpret the theme however I like, as long as it’s more traditional…like shoreline, shells and beach holidays.
What am I going to do?  I have 13 pages filled when they’ve asked for 2o and I only vaguely like ONE of those images.  I’ll admit I’ve just stuffed it with bullshit to get the pages done…which is really getting me nowhere and to be honest, I’m pretty sure my lack of enthusiasm shows in it – it is not good work.
I’m struggling to take on board other peoples suggestions too, somehow it feels like cheating if someone has to find my idea for me and even though I’ve heard some really good ideas…I’m just still not that into them.  I am so screwed.

Anyway – here’re some of the necklaces I managed to finish over the holiday:

Click the picture to see the larger version on Flickr.

Just like the ladybirds, these  probably won’t be added to the Folksy shop but will make a nice addition to the table at the Airyhall craft bazaar.