How do you express yourself creatively?

[Ceeje]

I'm just curious about our group here at MC.org, so I created this little poll. Please read the answers carefuly and select the best answer for you. I thought it would be neat to find out how we tick.

Ceeje

[Ceeje]

Ok, I wanna know what the "other" vote was for.

Or do I....

[Amy]

That was me! I create with candles, wax, and scent. ;D

Here's a photo of an experiment I did with a different type of wax (I added a Cranberry scent):

[FlyIntoOblivion]

Amy, those are gorgeous!

I'm the writing only girl. I gave up drawing way early, though I doodle a mean stick person. ;D

[Ceeje]

Those are beautiful, Amy! I love scented candles, but with so many kids running around the house, I don't get to light them much. :~(

I voted for writing and art. I love to write. I have notebooks full of story ideas and the beginnings of stories. I have a book of poetry finished (not published though) and have 2 novels that are in the works. I need to pick one and finish it! lol

I also like to make graphics and such. I can draw, but it takes forever, and usually the picture I draw doesn't end up looking like the person I was drawing. :~P

[njbohemian]

I also voted for writing. It's my only creative strength because I can't draw or do graphics for the life of me.

[oceancat46]

For me it's writing and music -- I write poems and song lyrics -- used to do guitar chords for some of my songs, planning to get back into it once sweetie re-strings my guitar -

And I write short stories and plan to update/rework a play that I wrote in college. Also, I have had many people tell me to take my experiences of the last few years and turn it into a novel - so am working that out in my head for now ---

Used to make my writing teachers nuts because they wanted to see my "rough" drafts - I do them in my head!!

CJ
Oregon Coast

[Amy]

Thanks for the kudos! The candles were gorgeous, but wouldn't burn worth a darn. I had too much trouble trying to figure out what size wick would work with that specific wax, so I gave up. It was too much trouble. But I kept the other candles made with that wax for decorative use in my bathroom!

[Ayesa86]

I was the writer/artist/music girl. I mostly do writing, but I do a bit of artwork too. I play guitar, but only so well; I'm really more of a lyricist.

[chanvre]

Writing and music for me. I wish I was more of an artist, but I can't draw worth a damn. It's a bit torturous actually since it's not something I can really learn.

[grumpypirate]

I love the candles Amy. I write and I try to do a little music. I sort of play guitar. I can also play a little of the piano and the trombone. I can also play just about any brass instrument.

[HY]

My "Other" is for pottery.

[wildroses]

hammeredyoung, I really like the LH mug!

I put other, because I make bracelets.

[lisafaith]

I am another person who wrote "other"- I make jewelry as you can see below- I also do lots of different stuff with mosaic tile...
the candles and pottery are beautiful!

[HY]

Amy, your candles look great! And I love cranberry scented ones.

Lisa, your jewelry is beautiful. Do you make earings to match the necklaces?

Thanks wildroses, I made those mugs and gave one to each of the guys as a birthday present (of course keeping one for myself )

[Vicki]

OK, I voted for "Other" also. If it is crafty, you name it, I have done it.
I paint, I crochet, I floral arrange, I paint, I took on a huge mosaic project (around my fireplace) I also make candles but not like Amy's. All of mine are in jars. Recently I learned I can sew pretty good when I decided to make my baby's crib set.
I have some pics of my son's room I have painted and of one purse I crotched that I will share. I will have to take some pics of other things I have done.

[roseann]

Writing and drawing for me! I have finally got up the nerve to put on paper (my blog) my story which may be a book someday...LOL who knows although, I'm not young anymore, maybe I shouldn't waste too much time

My drawings are mostly fantasy themed, I don't think I can post them here, maybe on the grafix site? I also have been teaching myself how to make sigs & banners in Adobe. Wow guess I do more than I thought

Hugs, RoseAnn

[chk]

Me, too Roseann. Although I don't get much chance to do creative writing anymore, at least I get paid for the words I do type! (except for these!)
And I try to take at least one course in life drawing each year -- it's yoga for my mind. I'd share some drawings, but I think, as tasteful as they are, they might be relegated to Over 18 status!

[khiarhu]

Beautiful wall murals! I write or sketch...I wanted to take a life drawing class (like you chk) but I've not had any time or money to do it. I agree though, it's yoga for the mind. (Maybe this coming year I'll have the resources to do so). I'd like to see some of your sketches, over 18 or no - do you have them posted anywhere?

I'd show my stuff, but it's quite anime-esque and such.

[LisaC670]

Wow! You guys are really gifted! Absolutely beautiful work.
As you may have guessed ..mine is photography It always helps to have a good subject