Now lately, I am much more about theory than actual drawing and painting when it comes to art. I want to change that!
I like making lists, planning, thinking about what to write, thinking about projects that would be great if I just had access to x, y, or z. Plus, I have a million and one things on my plate each evening. After work, and the commute, and the gym, and dinner, then I have whatever other projects need doing, and then I can make some art. Well… you can probably guess that not much really gets done. Then I feel bad. It’s twofold, really: 1) I didn’t make art like I was supposed to, and how am I ever going to progress unless I make something, etc. and 2) I’m still stressed from the day, and didn’t get the peace of mind and soul validation that comes from even just a little bit of drawing.
I suspect that there are a lot of frustrated artist type people out there in the same position. But, I know that other people who are in this position *still* find a way to make art. I think it’s important to work on something that fits the time and energy that I have available, otherwise (at least at the beginning here), I’m setting myself up to fail. I need some early success. And, at this point, simply finishing something will be a big win for me. So… here’s what I’m going to try first:
Small imagination paintings to get me working, thinking, and out of my comfort zone.
Here’s why this will be good for me, and why this may be good for you too:
1. Small means that I will be able to complete a painting in one or two evenings. I can get together a body of work in the limited time I have.
2. Small is actually a challenge for me. I tend to like to work bigger. 3. I also tend to draw from life. Drawing on my imagination is *way* out of my comfort zone.
Stay tuned to see how it goes!
