I read a quote somewhere that "people who are thin skinned have thick heads" – or something to that effect. I wish I could remember the quote word for word and could credit the writer – because it is something I can relate to.
Thick headed is what I am. I set out to do my mini collages last night and when it wasn’t working out the way I wanted it to – I kept plowing ahead. I had some issues with the papers not melding to the piggy banks – the mode podge (which is an artist’s best friend) was too thick – then too thin – then too messy.
And although I’ve been called “sensitive” and I tend to take too much to heart – and I have been told many times “grow thicker skin” – I have to admit that I am "thick headed".
Being thick headed or rather hard headed on a positive note can also mean being tenacious – not giving up. Don’t we all learn through making mistakes?
So today I am going to thin out my glue – cut my pieces smaller and use my hardheadedness to keep at it. It is too easy to give up when you think you may be wasting your time.
I can see images of these beautiful little pigs now if I can just get my brain, fingers and art supplies to all cooperate.
Having an idea – and then seeing it through is wonderful when all the chips fall where they lay in a good position. Hitting roadblocks can either be a setback or a derailment to take another pass.
I will get back to you to give an update on the pigs.
Marguerita
