the need for art in my life

Had a huge revelation recently, one that I've had before and had just forgotten -the need for art in my life.

When I moved to Marin, for a variety of reasons, I stopped making jewelry... The funny thing is that Metalsmithing or jewelry-making was what at one time I felt was my true passion, perhaps it still is and I've just lost touch. Or it could also be that jewelry or crafting or creating art in general is for me a meditation. Art takes me to a different place and with jewelry especially - it always fascinated me to see the creations that would take shape before my very eyes, sometimes unexpectedly - I wonder if every artist feels this way?

Tonight, I took a first step - contacting my former jewelry instructor - Adam Clark, a genius that inspired me beyond belief. His creations bewilder the mind..in a good way. And because of him, I too was able to create pieces that bewildered and delighted (me at least)...my favorite being a pinwheel ring that actually spins when you blow it and of course my famous succulent collection. I need to dig up or take new pics so I can share.

I'm excited to get back to art, whether its jewelry or not or even glass etching that I love so much - it has been missing in my life and will no doubt enrich it again.

What place does art hold in your life? Do you like to behold and enjoy art for art's sake or do you get lost in the process of creation?