“Turn every challenge into a jigsaw. Before you know it, all these pieces add up to something pretty amazing.” Peter Bray
I am not sure if every challenge I face artistically always leads to something amazing, but I do appreciate those challenges as an influence leading me to the next step.
When I retired from teaching I made a decision to spend more time working with watercolor. I had “dabbled” in watercolor on and off for many years.
How students learn was always fascinating to witness in the classroom. It was an engaging and motivating question when planning curriculum or problem solving a student’s lack of engagement in content. The question was a linchpin for 30+ years in the classroom.
I realized that the guiding principles for learning were as important for the classroom as for today with my own learning. I realize I need to use these principles as I continue to learn in the studio or learning in various art related endeavors such as selling work or having a website.
The apple cider and cookies are put away. The packing material, receipt books, business cards are put away as well. My “Open” sign has been retired for the weekend. I sit in my studio and it is quiet and calm. I have time to think about “What will be next?” For right now NOT answering that question is a good thing.
As a person with an introvert preference it is good to sit here,
I am about to head out this morning to draw at a local county fair. Drawing in public is intimidating and the question for me is “Why is it so hard to sketch in a public space?”
Personally, I think it is about showing work to strangers face-to-face. When I am working in my sketchbook my intent is that my sketchbook is a workbook. My pages can be messy with do-overs or just small bits and pieces of what I am drawing.
As an artist, I’m always wanting the newest watercolor paints, upgrade my brushes, new paper, and other new and shiny tools of the work. I can understand why teens want the newest iPhone.
As I thought about my Christmas Wish List I realized that there were other gifts I wanted for Christmas. I have listed some of these in this week’s blog and not particularly in any order.