Hell Week, part 1
I'm kind of contradicting myself by writing anything on the blog this week--I shouldn't have any time for it.
"Hell Week", at least for right now, has turned into "Crap Week". I've lost my motivation and I'm struggling to find a groove again. This month has been a tough one creatively. It has slowly been getting better and I've had some great moments here and there, but today I am back to the bottom of the barrel. This blog, or blogs in general, give off only a minute part of the whole scene. I guess if you've been following this blog you would have the impression things are going "good." In reality, I've needed much help and support from certain people to get through things at times. Right now I'm struggling with this series; It's not how I imagined it and because I did have a very specific idea of what it would be, I got a bit disoriented and lost track of my purpose. I've come to except (or am in the process of excepting) that things will change and things may not turn out like I thought, which is a good thing, I'm sure. Regardless, it has taken me longer to figure things out and I'm still not totally there. I should be used to this...almost all of my work in the past has manipulated itself into something different every time. And 95% of the time it's after I've created it.
More on "Crap Week" later...I'm gonna go find something inspiring.
"Hell Week", at least for right now, has turned into "Crap Week". I've lost my motivation and I'm struggling to find a groove again. This month has been a tough one creatively. It has slowly been getting better and I've had some great moments here and there, but today I am back to the bottom of the barrel. This blog, or blogs in general, give off only a minute part of the whole scene. I guess if you've been following this blog you would have the impression things are going "good." In reality, I've needed much help and support from certain people to get through things at times. Right now I'm struggling with this series; It's not how I imagined it and because I did have a very specific idea of what it would be, I got a bit disoriented and lost track of my purpose. I've come to except (or am in the process of excepting) that things will change and things may not turn out like I thought, which is a good thing, I'm sure. Regardless, it has taken me longer to figure things out and I'm still not totally there. I should be used to this...almost all of my work in the past has manipulated itself into something different every time. And 95% of the time it's after I've created it.
More on "Crap Week" later...I'm gonna go find something inspiring.
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posted by Timothy Briner at
12:31 PM
8 Comments:
Hang in there! From "crap week" to "hell wee"... to "kick ass in utopia week" -- we're confident you'll get there.
Tim,
Keep the faith! You have many a follower in B-F-Ville Idaho, Your commentaries are the highlight of our days and look forward to you passing thru our small town so we can chat in person.
Thank You...Yesterday actually turned out to be a fruitful and inspiring day.
This morning I spent four hours at the Boonville Prison. Amazing place. If you took down the barbwire fencing, you would think you were at an Ivy League School. It's breathtaking. The guys inside don't necessarily think that way though...I met many interesting and seemingly-thoughtful individuals. It was a great morning.
Thank you for your brutal honesty. The ennervating experience that that accompanies the transition from conceiving and planning to accomplishing is often desvastatingly disorienting. Offering us the full experience through the blog rather than just the finished "product" at the end is courageous on your part. That same courage is what will inform the work as it comes to reality, no doubt.
Long way of saying...been there, done that. We're pulling for you.
Tim,
i'm so pleased to hear that you had a breakthrough. all i can say, is don't get suffocated by what you envision this project has to be. i'm certain that if you follow your eye, and concentrate on each photo on it's own merit you will find them all coming together as a whole in time.
and, i agree with Mel here - your honesty is encouraging.
be well.
Keep on truckin'!!!! This is how all of your stuff works out! It might turn into something more amazing than you expected!
Wow, where are you right now/where will you be going? Not a stalker, I found this blog looking for Connie Stevens(trying to be an extra in her movie). I'm sad I didn't know you were here earlier as you're leaving soon, but if there was any way to have a conversation... that would be super interesting. I'm really looking forward to what will happen to this project in the future, I wish you the best of luck!
-Zena, 15, Boonville MO, recognized by everyone and used to work downtown, was a BDN paper girl for years
Sit back and soak in what you are seeing and doing. It seems like you are trying to force your creativity - which you can not do! It is kind of like when people freak out before a big test.
Just take your time, it'll come to you. That is why I prefer to be by myself when I go out shooting - I do not feel rushed and my mind (and eyes) are more alert.
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