Lately I have been working on a wood piece - for 4 months it alluded me- what was it trying to become? At some moments I wanted to toss it in the fire pit, but I knew there was an essence wanting to be expressed. Having been an artist for decades, I thought I should be able to 'see' what was missing- was it the compositor? contrast? the form itself? Alas, I had to learn basic art concepts again, because I just couldn't see it- my frustration blinding me. Now, it is finished. I feel elated , proud and ready to begin anew.
Thank you for re affirming these moments and their value. Amelia Currier
(I will send a photo if there is a way to do that ...
Amazing quote by John Cage!
Yes! A great one.
Thanks. Love the quotes, and yes, make, just make, make something, anything, a daily practice of making is so satisfying.
Greetings Cecil,
Your thoughts today resonated with me.
Lately I have been working on a wood piece - for 4 months it alluded me- what was it trying to become? At some moments I wanted to toss it in the fire pit, but I knew there was an essence wanting to be expressed. Having been an artist for decades, I thought I should be able to 'see' what was missing- was it the compositor? contrast? the form itself? Alas, I had to learn basic art concepts again, because I just couldn't see it- my frustration blinding me. Now, it is finished. I feel elated , proud and ready to begin anew.
Thank you for re affirming these moments and their value. Amelia Currier
(I will send a photo if there is a way to do that ...