I don't think I've ever been quite so methodical in my approach to a new series of work. I usually dive right in and figure out what I'm doing as I go along. But this time, knowing I'm gearing up to work on some ginormous panels (have I mentioned I want to work on a ladder?), I am taking the next few weeks to experiment and play with ideas. My hope is that by the time I am in the studio this summer, this time of trial and error will have rewarded me with some clear ideas about what I want to do on a much larger scale.
Having said that, this is the creative process I'm talking about, and plans don't usually enter that equation very often. If anything, plans have a way of getting in the way, so I figure I'm already treading on thin ice, which makes it that much more thrilling.
It doesn't take much to make me feel like a daredevil.
go swirly, go swirly
Posted by: Linda | March 26, 2010 at 05:20 PM
Great point from Donna that it's just the process...because when you deep into the creative trance...you never know what will come out of it!
Posted by: linda | March 26, 2010 at 01:06 AM
Methodical experimentation isn't exactly a plan, its just a process. When you get to the actual making of the art it will all come together, like it always does! I wish I had the creativity in your little finger.
Posted by: Donna | March 25, 2010 at 09:48 PM
I love your thought process....
and being a daredevil is one of my favorite things to do :)
Posted by: beth | March 25, 2010 at 06:43 PM
oh, oh
one more
"Woman plans. God laughs." unknown
Posted by: Jennifer Monahan | March 25, 2010 at 05:44 PM
"The healed mind does not plan."
A Course in Miracles
...and that is my goal in life!
Posted by: Jennifer Monahan | March 25, 2010 at 05:39 PM