When a project is coming to a close, I often have to leave it alone for a couple of days in order to have a clear perspective. When I've been working for hours at a time, I go down that rabbit hole and become so involved with the piece that I feel like it is me and I am it. So much so, that I honestly can't see it objectively anymore. I have learned over time and after some major mistakes, that it's best to take my time as I finish a piece and try different ideas rather than just stick with the plan. Actually, my pieces don't have "a plan" but there's always that moment when I think I know the direction I'm going and I just plow ahead. This is usually when I find out that the direction I've taken is a dead-end and no matter how I tweak it, it just isn't right. I'm feeling happy with this new Goddess but only after ripping out a few different ideas first. It chewed up some time but I think she's worth it!
