You really don't need to be inspired to paint. I know that it sounds weird.... but it's true. I didn't get a chance to paint over the weekend until last night. And then I was in my studio itching to make something, but I didn't have energy for the usual mishmash of mixed media and I didn't know what to paint. So I just sat there with my moleskin, crayons, gesso and ink and layered color after color after color for the background. So relaxing! At the end I just sketched a face and decided to write what I was feeling. I left the room without finishing a masterpiece (like that will ever happen), but very happy and with a clear mind. Ms. inspiration will hopefully visit some other time :-)
Love this! Did you use water soluble crayons on this?
ReplyDeleteGreat work! :)
Awesome!! I love how you did the red in her hair, fabulous work!!
ReplyDeleteI agree, that sometimes it's good to just let if flow, with no pre thought ideas, some of my better work has been done like that :)
Micki x
Hi there, love all those tones in her face, she's lovely. I know how you feel about inspiration I'm feeling a bit the same right now and I think it's because I'm distracted with christmas etc. I also think i put too much pressure on myself to create a 'masterpiece' all the time. I need to learn to relax and enjoy the process just like you did :0)
ReplyDeleteamazing work as always!!!
ReplyDeleteI think if you truly enjoy the process, then the product takes care of itself! I find it amazing how something that we think was awful one day, changes into something special the next! Thanks for the inspiration. :) xx
ReplyDeleteOh yea, I am sure she will visit soon. For not being inspired, your page is inspiring!
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I really like your non inspiration painting...love the colors and I especially love the red hash marks in her hair. Inspiring.
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I love the colours through her face, they bring such softness to her.Love it.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean. Sometimes I'll go into my art room to put something away, and I'm still in there for 2 hours--a little disruptive, but I don't mind ;)
ReplyDeleteWhen I come to visit I always stop and look at your header and think about who I like best on that day.
ReplyDeleteIt changes and sometimes I see a face and of course it reminds me of someone I see in town that I don't really know.
I liie the work on this painting that was work done later or in the later stage of the painting, so creative, and a good reminder of how to add color with fine lines that become wonderful detail.
I am feeling a little off, I just tore up a painting, which I hardly ever do, but I have to go do exercises so I can walk again before I attempt another so I don't feel that horrid feeling if failing. I didn't rally fail I just had a rather poor idea when I started and couldn't bring it around, that is a failing tho no matter the denial.
very inspiring...;)
ReplyDeleteAll I have to say is..what took me sooo long to find your blog???!!! sigh. Well, no matter now, just happy that I did. I LOVE your art. We have a very similar style, I think. Faces, bright colors, mixed media..yup!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to meet ya. I'll definitely be back!
it's incredible what no inspiration will do for a girl! you ROCK.
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