how the run of the mill breeds innovation

I was wondering to myself what I might do next, what idea would test my imagination and stave off boredom.
I am AWFUL when it comes to the usual potter ideal of make it over and over again, I move on from ideas very quickly, loving to explore something new.

BUT what I realized last week as I made many piggies and elephant cups (I don't mind doing them because they are cute and sweet and fun and instant sellers, but they don't involve any thinking at all, i have made so many it is automatic):  if you are making many of one thing, it is like sweeping, an ordinary activity that could make ideas pop into your head.
Like this pitcher idea I am exploring.
And the teapot I doodled yesterday and will make soon.....



(new pitcher by Gary Rith)