ARTIST BLOCK –\u00a0 HOW TO GET STARTED<\/b><\/p>\n
Hi Folks,<\/p>\n
We’ve all heard about writers block but \u00a0‘ artist block ‘ ? \u00a0\u00a0Not sure if there is such a term but there should be. \u00a0This week as all my classes started up for the winter session I’ve never before heard so many students complain about having trouble finding their groove.\u00a0 If I had a nickel I’d be rich for every time I heard\u00a0 “I don’t know where to start”, \u00a0” I’m so confused” , \u00a0“I can’t seem to find the right colours”, \u00a0” I don’t what image to paint”, \u00a0” I’ve not painted a thing since the end of the last class”,\u00a0 \u00a0and on and on.\u00a0 You get the picture. No pun intended! \u00a0\u00a0I figure there must be a full moon and all this rain doesn’t help!<\/p>\n
So, \u00a0how does one motivate oneself? \u00a0How does one get over this impasse \/ slump?<\/p>\n
There is no simple answer but I think the following may help:<\/p>\n
I think the first step is not force the issue.\u00a0 Accept the fact there are days you simply do not want to paint. Give yourself permission to put your brushes away, \u00a0go for a walk, phone a friend, read a book, \u00a0do something that will make you happy.<\/p>\n
When you are ready, \u00a0take it slow. \u00a0Which means don’t take out your largest canvas and attempt to paint the most detailed image you can find.<\/p>\n
I suggest you use an\u00a0 8 x 10 or slightly larger.\u00a0 Find an image by your favorite painter, \u00a0crop a section of one of his\/her paintings and copy it.\u00a0 Get immersed in their style and brush strokes.\u00a0 Give yourself an hour or more to finish it.\u00a0 Relax and sit back and admire your accomplishment.\u00a0 Nothing is more inspirational than finishing something you like to motivate you to do another.<\/p>\n
I also think for those of you who have been painting for awhile there are a few things you should consider.<\/p>\n
1. \u00a0It may be time to get some new brushes<\/p>\n
2. Because you are choosing \u00a0possibly more advanced images to paint you may have to consider you should also invest in some new colours . \u00a0The basic colours I suggested you purchase for the first session are just not enough any more.<\/p>\n
Think positive thoughts.\u00a0 Keep those images you completed last year that you loved near you, to remind yourself what you can do.\u00a0 Take a photo of it using your phone so you can look at it when you come to class. \u00a0I am surrounded by own images in my studio.\u00a0 I love looking at them to\u00a0 remind myself\u00a0 of how and why I did certain things.\u00a0 Even the Cezanne I copied \u00a0I keep close as it reminds me when I start to use too many brush stroke, \u00a0to use the Rule of Three and to stack my colours, therefore \u00a0letting the eye do the blending.<\/p>\n
Hope this helps.\u00a0 Nothing is more frustrating than not knowing what to do next.\u00a0 Take heart the feeling passes.<\/p>\n
Happy Painting<\/p>\n
Cheers<\/p>\n
Georgia<\/p>\n
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