Thoughts on Creativity...

Okay, so something has been bugging me for a while. I need to sound off for a minute, so just indulge me, okay? Thanks Friends.

I love the creative process. I love being inspired by something I see or hear or feel- whether it's a home decorating magazine or blog, or a bouquet of flowers, a gorgeous swatch of ribbon or fabric or just a paint chip... it's all a part of my process. I love using the inspiration to make something that is my own.

Creative types of yesteryear would be highly envious of the easy access we have to a multitude of images - a veritable sensory overload- via the internet. Photographers post a bevy of photos- watermarked with their logos and signatures- all over the web. People have discovered the necessity of protecting their images with watermarks and trademarks, and though tutorials abound, artists have found ways of protecting their intellectual property from piracy and plagiarism.

This leads me to my point. The designs you see here on Tallulah Twinkletoes, "Bliss" by Tallulah Twinkletoes or any other subsidiary of TT (yes, there will be more!) are entirely mine. Certain details of my pieces (a particular type of handmade flower, for instance) may have been acquired from tutorials I have found here and there, but the composition of Tallulah products is the exclusive property of Tallulah Twinkletoes.

My Mom always told me that imitation is a form of flattery, but I always struggled with this idea. It is rather affirming to know that I have a good idea, that hosting a Soiree or having a cute display at a show or a particular vision for the growth of my business is worth imitating. HOWEVER...I'm not a fan of folks copying my ideas, whether they are in the form of pieces I create or the way I run my business. I have spent countless hours over the last three years working to organize and create something I'm incredibly proud of- something that is ME- the creative culmination of my own energy and inspiration. Though I'm somewhat flattered by the imitators (yes, more than one), please know that copying my ideas is not only unethical, it is a disservice to the creativity we should each strive to develop in ourselves and our art.
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Thanks so much to those of you who remain devoted Tallulah Fans and Friends! Your loyalty is honorable and much appreciated!!!

xoxo
Amberlyn