I either have a very important wake up call for you… or you’re just going to think I’m crazy. Your artistic experience may all just be an illusion. What the heck am I talking about? Watch the video to find out.
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I really hope you take my advice, and not move on to learning the next technique until you’ve tried or nearly perfected the first. Implement what you learn as you go! Don’t get caught up in the “research” time warp as I have.
Have you experienced something similar? Or have I created a record for being stuck in “research” mode for over a year? Please let me know by leaving a comment below. And don’t forget to share with us what you’ll be implementing today!
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Hi kristal, yep, you’ve hit the nail right on the head with the getting caught up in reserching on the internet. I need to read and watch less and do more!
I think its abit addictive!I think i’ve ended up with information overload. theres such good stuff out there though!!!
There has been times when I have definatly forgotten what I’m supposed to be doing, make art or art journal AND make use of the ideas and techniques! AND use what I’ve learnt!. I’m so gripped in others fantastic artwork and tutorials which ARE fantastic … TRY the techniques and learn by them , paula, not just store them in your head!!! see, I know what I should be doing!!! lol ha ha hee hee!
not sure if I’ve been a year yet, lol,
but I think its all part of the fear element and inner critic. I’m needing to realise that if I have a go at some pages using what I’ve learnt I might just start to move forward and start to produce some work that is reasonable! Your pep talk has confirmed what is suddenly dawning on me! thank you , kristal you do make me think about those questions!
right! that’s it, no more just checking out!
what I’m implementing today is turning of that computer and sorting photos , checking my supplies and seeing what I have that Iv’e probably forgotten about that is laying there looking at me begging to be used!
I’m getting my act together!
practise makes perfect, well almost!
I can do this! lol
talk soon,
kind regards
paula
Oh yes, the internet is VERY addictive! lol It steals your time away, and we must fight for it back! So happy you are making the effort to shut the computer off and get moving. Can’t wait to see what you create!
Kristal, you are so right! I have been stuck in that mode for a couple of years! So now, it’s time for the rubber to meet the road in so many ways. But one thing, I just wanted to add is not to get so caught up in perfecting a technique or skill, because that can take you on the “perfection” trip and many conversations with your inner critic; so I’d say, learn, implement and keep going because time has a way of perfecting you in it’s own way, so don’t get caught in perfection. :) I love your videos and dialogue…:)
Oh definitely! Trying to forcefully perfect something isn’t going to get you anywhere. Your art, style, etc will get “perfected” over time just by practicing, even if its not the “perfect” that you had expected. :) Thanks so much for your comment and kind words Indigene!
Kristal –
This is spot on! I think I might hold the world record. It’s been years (I’m embarrassed to say how many) that I’ve been reading blogs, books, etc., and I’m just now starting to get back into art journaling. And yes, I am rusty at it!
Thanks for the kick in the pants. I’m going to log off right now and go work on paint mixing and texture.
Take care,
Tricia
lol, well YAY that I’m not alone! he he Glad to hear I inspired you to get out your paints. Would love to see what you create! :)
I’m stuck, doing alot of research like you said. I took art in college and loved it. Then I went to work, had a family and did not have the time to do art. I sewed mine and my daughters clothes and decorated my home. Now I am retired and afraid. I made myself do some zen tangle gifts for family for Christmas and they turned out good. I joined a art club, but they only meet once a month and I’ve done good work in there. My mom wants me to paint a picture of her childhood home. I have been putting it off for 25 years. Recently, I am researching. My eye hand connection needs work, but I don’t. Always have something else more important. My Mon is 75, I don’t have a lot of time left to get this done for her. I have photographs and looked at other landscapes trying to decide what style to do. I did put pencil to paper the other day and hated the small attempt I made. I am afraid it won’t be good enough. I hope to start a journal and maybe I will plan to throw it away so it won’t matter if it isn’t good. Anyway, I just watched your link where you did nothing for a year. Maybe this will get me started. Thanks for the ideas and hopefully the push I need. Alesia