I remind myself that there is no such thing as a totally new idea. That Jung even said we have archetypal imagery in our minds that resonates on a human level. Many textile artists have played with the subject of moths and butterflies in their artwork. Annemieke Mein is one of the finest, ever, to do this. Incredible balance of description and expression in her artwork. It is easier to create a well balanced, resolved work of art when beginning with such a strong, symmetrical form, and I think that is why artists often are drawn to natural themes. Yumi Okita has done a lovely job interpreting the natural forms with rich textures and interesting color schemes. Very different than what I see in my head for my mothy-thing, so I guess I can proceed. It is asking to be made, so I have to listen. Susan Carlson also spent time doing moths and butterflies, and I feel really copyist as she taught me her process, which got me started on my own. Instead of seeing my impetus to use the moth form as discouraging and not original, these pre-existing works of art can help encourage me -- I need to see what is unique and intriguing about how I will use the form, not just the fact that I want to use the image myself. With this awareness, I will proceed...cheers.