I think I’ve discovered that I’m my own worst enemy. I’m far too scatter-brained and unfocused in my artistic efforts, to accomplish those things which I’d like to accomplish with my art the most.
I have come to realize that I need some very specific and attainable tasks/goals and schedules, in order to keep me motivated and moving forward. And I simply need to produce more art, if I am ever going to make art I love, sell anything and get over the voices in my head that tell me otherwise.
When talking recently with Rubens, who’s in a master of arts program at Rhode Island School of Design, he encouraged me to just make art; not worry about outcome, style or any other thing that might hinder the creativity. I appreciated the pep talk!
This morning I was thinking about what I want to do most. I want to do art. I want to draw and paint. I want to focus on that! and only that! There are lots of other things that fight for my attention, i.e. my photography, the occasional design work, my recent love of birds, knitting and other craft projects and all the things that come with the mom and wife and territory. Not to mention my time on the computer.
So, much like November, which was a very productive month, I will be making art everyday. Mostly attempting the everyday challenge list and/or painting. I will try to post my work as often as possible, but posting won’t be my priority. I will continue to covet your comments. I know they help me to keep going.
I also hope to go thru the Artist’s Way book, because I finally got my own copy as a Christmas present from Fabio.
All this will be part of getting closer to God.
Here’s my first EDM Challenge #1 – Draw a Shoe
More tomorrow….
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I’ll try to do my best to encourage you without sounding like a clanging gong or anything.
Timo.