A sketch has been settled on, and I’m in the process of making a pattern for the garment. The collar of the vest will be high enough to cover one of the wearer’s ears, while the other side can be scrunched down so that the ambient sounds of the environment can be heard as well.

After I make a pattern, I’ll sew together a quick muslin and work out the details. Simultaneously, we will be working out the details of our electronic components as well! So much to do, so little time. But at least its fun!

I was sent a link to this TED talk from my lovely friend, who recognized the frustration and insecurity I often feel when I perceive a lack of creativity from myself. This is an unfortunate thing for a student at an art or design school to encounter – especially one with “big ideas” that have due dates attached to them.

Thank you Marlieke for sending me a reminder that yes, this is normal, and yes, this creative block shall pass. Perhaps there is hope for us after all.

Click here to view the embedded video.

And just for interest’s sake:

“The artist should fear to become the slave of detail. He should strive to express his thought and not the surface of it. . . The artist has only to remain true to his dream and . . .must see naught but the vision beyond. . . Have you ever seen an inchworm crawl up a leaf or twig, and there clinging to the very end, revolves in the air, feeling for something to reach? That’s like me. I am trying to find something out there beyond the place on which I have a footing.” – Albert Pinkham Ryder