2nd Mixed Media Vessel: Overcoming Creative Challenges - Positive Self-Talk vs Self-Recrimination

[@lauremeaney7883]

Interesting question about why we watch your videos. Originally it was because I needed the tutorials on how to do the stitches, then it was because I fell in love with your work and your process. Now, what thrills me and helps me the most is indeed your reflections on how you work, how you overcome creative and mental difficulties - that's the bit that I struggle with the most and hearing your thoughts on those issues really helps me. I also, after getting to know you and love you find it's wonderful to be able to sit here and cheer you on as you work

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Haha!! Oh Laure hope is definitely NOT lost on you, you beautiful, fabulous, talented, gorgeous friend. Thank you for this lovely comment. I will continue then as I have been, sprinkling my crazy, nonlinear, creative journey with things that work and the things that definitely don't and everything in between! Sending you LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gonerustic]

Please keep doing what you’re doing! I love how you described becoming fearLESS instead of fearFUL. I also love the evolving method you’re using to make your vessels - it might be more difficult but it’s also a journey, bumps and potholes included. It makes the work much more spontaneous and expressive I think 💕😊

[@ArianeZurcher212]

THx so much. Will continue doing what I'm doing! ❤️

[@laurieweber-taft266]

I like the way you combine descriptions of your technical, mental and emotional processes. It's one of the things that makes your channel unique and keeps me coming back.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thank you so much Laurie. I'm so glad. This is great information for me to have. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jackieoneil779]

I love what you do in all the aspects of your videos. Your vids are like slowstitching, you start with the main idea of your goal and then you let your mind, at the moment, take over. Hearing you talk about the ups and downs as you move thru provide the courage to the rest of us to continue. I find trusting my intuition enhances my creativity. Thank you for sharing

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thx so much Jackie. Really appreciate it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@clairecousins2958]

I am loving the colours and textures with the freedom you create. Happy stitching 🪡🧵♥️

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thank you so much!❤️💕❤️

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

Hi Ariane, I love everything about you & your creations 🤗🤗🤗😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Aw... thank you SO much. What a lovely message and I LOVE all those emojis!!! ❤️😂❤️😂

[@anitajansen5610]

Hi Ariane, do what you like, i love it all. I love to listen to your voice and stories. I make me calm👍🧡💐 ohh sweet Loki🧡🐱

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Oh Anita... ❤️💕❤️ Thank you. ❣️

[@lindajeffree793]

Love your content…..to me it’s a good balance ❤

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thx Linda. I'm glad you think so as it's by far the easiest for me to do!❤️

[@christinacreatesau]

Great idea about the darts Ariane. Love the Ora fibres. I have some lovely ones. Loki ❤

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Yes, they're from your neck of the woods, yes? Do they have a brick and mortar store as well? They do a beautiful job photographing all their things for their website. Everything looks luscious!

[@christinacreatesau]

I dont think they have a brick and mortar, would visit if I could. Imagine how much you’d spend if there!!!!! Their home base is in Perth which is a 5 hour flight from my east coast to their west coast. Lovely photography definitely - I bought some of the stainless steel blend to crotchet with. Very fine - made great flotsam and jetsam in a piece I made. I’ll send email today with some photos. Just wonderful.

[@sherrypeck4062]

I love fearless creating! I’ve just discovered you and can’t wait for the next video…actually I watch them several times because I find different “AH HA!” Moments to try! Now I’m going to google ?palistrinian? Knots!❤❤❤

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Aw... thank you so much Sherry. You know I always link to things I'm talking about and you can find a link to the Palestrina Knot below the video in the description section - or click here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXjLiIyvr5l7ppIsi=XTW_Rz-sVh6VtLCp

[@janetburgess5781]

I like the way it is

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thx so much Janet. ❤️

[@mariaruiz3848]

Love it. Love the flow and freedom to be of this piece. Experimenting is part of the fun and the learning of how to letting go. of preconceived ideas .. You channel is very inspiring because all the variety, flexibility and movement of different topics .

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thank you so much Maria. Really appreciate it. ❤️

[@TheHema74]

I like that you are yourself. You inspire us to start with a concept but know it can change along the journey. It doesn't have to be completed as we originally planned. I like that you are challenging us to be nicer to ourselves. Please continue to be you!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thank you so much. That really means a lot to me! ❤

[@mareesharples5480]

I love watching your video's for all the content, not just the craft aspect. I love to do Saori weaving, and one of the four slogans they teach is "look out through eyes that shine" which is what you're doing, I feel. I've started applying this concept to all my craft work, and the results are amazing. I think we're all born with a creative streak, but as we grow up, it's often buried in being told everything has to be perfect or just so. We become fearful about what others might think about our work, which is a shame that, as individuals, we all have a lot to offer the creative world. The second vessel is looking amazing!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thx so much. Yes, definitely unfortunate that we learn, quite early, to stop playing and take things more seriously. ❤️

[@coloradoblueskies-cj]

Hi Ariane, I don't think you need to map it out. What I think is needed is making a pattern of the size that goes around easily forming somewhat of a general mode, made of paper. I think you can still design the material in your creative fashion, adding darts where you want things popping off the pattern . You know me! I'm just soaking up your creativity and thought process.💕🥰

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Yes, this is along the lines of what I've been thinking. Not that it all needs to be thought through in advance, but the basic shape could be thought through before diving into the deep end. Though I do love diving into the deep end without a life jacket! It's pretty much how I've lived my life ❤️❤️😂😂

[@KarenWelsh-n2l]

I started following you when you first started your videos. The way you stitched was a revelation as to how much fun could be had, your style was very playfull and different to anything I had seen before. You made stitching a joy for me. So pleased that you are back. What I tune in for is seeing your work, the way you use colour and stitch, amazing. I was so engaged with your last piece I made my first ever comment on u-tube. With regard to what you are trying to achieve in your vessel, I don't think is can be done without using several pieces and joining them, if I can find an example I will send you the link. Your videos are wonderful as they are, don't try to be what you think others would want, be authentic. Do you think trying to create content for patreons and viewers, contributed to burnout? Many have said that trying to monetise a hobby led them to hate it. I wish you well as you go forward.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Aw... that makes me happy Karen. So glad you're here and commenting. As far as trying to create content for patron etc contributing to burnout - absolutely. That was actually a HUGE factor. Thank you for reminding me of that. ❤️

[@sherrypeck4062]

Oh well… I DO like the idea of a muslin base/pattern and to have something to begin to create on top of…Which is THE FUN/CREATIVE ART PART!❤

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Yup, might give it a try next time. Also as I've been thinking about this, having an end measurement for the top and knowing about what the height will be, could also be a more organic way of working. Just having those measurements would have changed how I went about shaping this one. ❤️

[@mistikomakes]

I've been enjoying watching your problem solving process with these vessels. I'm beginning to feel like I'd like to try out some of my own ideas on how to make a large 3d slow stitched object, but wait, I have other projects that need my attention too!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Haha! I get it. The importance of prioritizing! ❤️

[@marthamanigross]

Hm, I commented but it’s not showing up to me. Sorry if this is a repeat. What about a gathering stitch near the top?? I’m loving the ideas of working differently, though I don’t have the same creative issues as you - at least - I don’t think I do, lol. I’m so happy you shared the challenges with us. I’ve got the books and today was a completely different day for me, and I’ve only done the first two pages in the thin Love Yourself 30 day challenge book! ❤. I do have a question for you but I’m going to message you with it. Hope that’s ok. 😊

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Oh Martha! How wonderful. Of course message away. I think I'm seeing this after your message though. Yay YOU! ❤️❤️❤️

[@marthamanigross]

@@ArianeZurcher212 yes, we already spoke. Thank you again! ❤️🤗

[@reneeh924]

I love it all. I am very fascinated with the journey. Watching your early KZbins to you moving from the folky wools to improv linens to the mixed media which I totally questioned, but now seeing it added to the improv. Working flat to sculpture. And how life influences or cripples or motivates the art and creativity. I am one of I cant process something I just skip over the video and move on.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

@@reneeh924 thx Renee. So glad you’re here! ❤️💕❤️

[@sherrywhetstone2692]

Love it!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

@@sherrywhetstone2692 THx Sherry! ❤

[@marthamanigross]

Loki ❤️❤️❤️❤️😊

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I love this comment! So simple and yet so effective!!

[@marthamanigross]

Not finished watching yet but - what about a gathering stitch near the top to pull that a rear in? It would add texture too but you wouldn’t be cutting those parts out.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I thought of gathering and then ended up just putting little darts everywhere because I liked the way they looked. We will see how it looks once stitched together!

[@marthamanigross]

@@ArianeZurcher212 it’ll look great, I’m sure!

[@alicemoline698]

The question you posed..........straight up creation videos OR a video that encompasses self love and developing positive attitudes towards yourself and self growth.............well...........I think that they need to go hand in hand. That they need to be discussed on the level that you are presenting them both. Neither has been "thumped" in-your-face to us. The way that you present handwork and embroidery is how it should be..........in practical application mode. Practical application is a process that includes auditioning and mistakes and learning........and you're transparent about all of these processes. That's the encouraging part. Because that IS where WE live!!!!!!!!!!!! so why pretend that we don't and you don't. We have enough fake stuff bombarding us on a daily basis. It's refreshing to have your approach. I'm looking for the other side of the coin.........hearing how you managed to get through your two year hiatus, how travel inspires you, and how you have resolved it all to come on the other side of it all. There are a number of us who are in the same boat. Your craft and art and design and self love are all totally acceptable because of your delivery process.............because of your willingness to be transparent and not be a clinical patronizing stuck up. Thanks for being YOU. SOOOOOOO back to your piece............your mess as you are calling it.....If the piece is a mess as a vessel, it certainly passes the muster for fabulous textures, and stitches and colors....so many luscious colors that play so well together. I am awe struck with the wonder of it all. What an investment in creativity and time. Thank you so much for sharing this process with us. Be careful calling it a mess..........because it is the work of your hands. xo

[@ArianeZurcher212]

❤️❤️❤️Alice ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you, thank you! BTW: I think what I said, was, "this is how I FEEL - a jumbled mess" but I meant more that it was in a big messy pile on my work table as I was trying to figure out which part to begin working on. I definitely don't think it's a mess. I'm really loving it and am wondering how this next few days will unfold as I'm certainly getting close to putting it all together! Very exciting. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I always love reading your thoughtful and loving comments. You're wonderful. ❤️

[@alicemoline698]

@@ArianeZurcher212 OK......my misunderstanding. I feel better that you don't consider it to be a "mess". It can be daunting sitting in a pile like that.........hehehehehehehe. Enjoy the process over the next few days. I'm sure that you'll pull it together and amaze the daylights out of us!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see how you're going to accomplish this.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

@@alicemoline698 Haha! Me too!! Like pulling a rabbit out of a hat. No where's my hat?! And where'd that darned rabbit go?!?

[@alicemoline698]

@@ArianeZurcher212 🐰🎩hehehehehe

[@lyndaholloway5469]

If I would to come visit you in your studio, would you talk with me on only one subject. Your answer to this is the answer.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I love that my answer is your answer! ❤️❤️❤️ Got it. Okay. I'm on it. 😂❤️

[@hoomalumalu]

well since you asked.....I can do without the self love thing

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I hear you. I felt the same before I began. I think the time stamps can be helpful for those, like you, who would prefer to skip over all of that. With time stamps you can hover over the various chapters and then skip ahead to those you're interested in.

[@hoomalumalu]

@@ArianeZurcher212 It's not that big a deal, I don't need time stamps!!