I've been thinking. It's been hard to have a project that I've hidden from Jacob. I usually seek his quiet opinions about paintings, "design", and photos--and I hadn't realized how much I need his input in my work. We often disagree, which makes me defend things he usually shrugs his shoulders about. I've learned I'm intentional about utilizing some of the things that his line of work has taught him to avoid. I have to remind him that while all art is communicative, not all communication is art. And some blurriness or illegible fonts are okay, when they're there on purpose.
Jacob helps me develop ideas like this. He helps me know what I like, and be more confident within my work. Maybe even more determined. So, it's been a battle to keep this project tucked away. Literally. I've often wanted to pull it out, and just talk through it with him.
Thankfully, though, I've been able to show it to several of my girlfriends. All of the affirmation I needed came a few weeks ago, when I pulled it on, zipper not quite completely sewn in, and showed it to Becca. And she cried. It was perfect.
I joked with her: "Better than you expected?"
I've surprised even myself.
In the meantime, I just have to share an exciting purchase. Everyone, please behold the "wedding boots":
Yes, they're my first pair of cowboy boots. And yes, they'll be getting me down the aisle tucked under a dress I made. And maybe I'm learning that some of my favorite things in life stay tucked away for a while, at least until the perfect moment...
YAY! I just bought my first pair of cowboy boots too! Those are so you Kristen. Can't wait to see the finished product all put together!
ReplyDeleteOh, good, Rachel! You'll have to wear yours to the wedding, too!
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