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msongs

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13. recently got rid of all my supplies and materials, now working on disposal of finished products. Not doing it

Reply to LiberalLoner (Original post)

Wed Jun 4, 2025, 06:23 PM

Jun 4

much anymore. all the local craft fairs are out of their frigging minds with booth fees. compared to some artists I know I dont have that much stuff and Im unloading it cheap at local swap meets. Don't need the money just want to be rid of it all. now this may seem odd to say about my treasures, but I have always considered the act of creation to be the art and the result to be a souvenir.

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I've been organizing and cleaning my art studio space, and reducing unwanted clutter, and it gives me such a peaceful [View all] LiberalLoner Jun 4 OP

Yes! piddyprints Jun 4 #1

Thank you for your reply! 💙💙💙. I do think clutter is a stressor, especially when we can see it. LiberalLoner Jun 4 #6

YES! Jilly_in_VA Jun 4 #2

Thank you for your reply! 💙💙💙. That sounds like you are making great progress and so many people will be thrilled to LiberalLoner Jun 4 #7

Yes! SheltieLover Jun 4 #3

Thank you for your reply! 💙💙💙. I have been experiencing frustration though with my MS fatigue problem. I think back LiberalLoner Jun 4 #8

Healing vibes on the way to you SheltieLover Jun 4 #20

Thank you so much! I just have to accept reality...💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Jun 4 #21

We all do. SheltieLover Jun 4 #22

Definitely! A friend said it was because it gives you a sense of spooky3 Jun 4 #4

Thank you for your reply! 💙💙💙. That's interesting and makes a lot of sense! LiberalLoner Jun 4 #9

Great to do an art clean out. FalloutShelter Jun 4 #5

Thank you so much for your reply! 💙💙💙. I'm finding that reducing clutter and having all my supplies put away LiberalLoner Jun 4 #10

Understood... FalloutShelter Jun 4 #14

Thank you so much! 💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Jun 4 #19

Yes👍 ... anciano Jun 4 #11

Thank you for your reply! 💙💙💙. That sounds like a very peaceful way to live! LiberalLoner Jun 4 #12

recently got rid of all my supplies and materials, now working on disposal of finished products. Not doing it msongs Jun 4 #13

Thank you for your reply! 💙💙💙. And I totally agree with you, it's the act of creating that is satisfying, the end LiberalLoner Jun 4 #15

P.S. I hope you are still able to do something creative, that brings you joy, even if it's just a little drawing or LiberalLoner Jun 4 #16

I write songs and still print giclees of my photos/art as needed. just on demand, not as inventory nt msongs Jun 4 #17

That's wonderful! 😍😍😍💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Jun 4 #18

Absolutely! OldBaldy1701E Jun 8 #23

I find organizing a little bit here and a little bit there, doesn't feel like such a huge task 💙💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Jun 8 #24

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