Elusive Inspiration

Had an idea for an altered book, and I've been thinking about it at odd moments. While I think it is a great project, I can't get it worked out exactly what it will look like.

Sometime book ideas come skidding across my head, fully formed. I know what the completed work will look like from beginning to end. There might be a few surprises or alterations along the way, but generally the finished book is as I envisioned it.

I wish this was always the case.

Right now I have tantalizing bits of a project in mind. I've tried to force it into reality as I have prepared the book, the cover, selected colors, and assembled possible collage materials. I have a rough focus and know that's my sticking point. The focus. The purpose. What I want the book to say.

For three weeks now I've looked at this project, gotten distracted or frustrated, but am unwilling to give it up.

Advice I've given beginning book workers for finding inspiration hasn't worked for me this time.

Arrrrrrrggghhh!