I thought I'd share just a few paintings that I did back in January, they are definitely not my favorite. I wasn't feeling very inspired at the time. I don't mind the butterfly painting, but the jellyfish one was rather disappointing. I had an idea in my head and it didn't turn out anywhere near what I imagined. Isn't that frustrating when that happens? It almost feels like a waste of my time, but I know that's part of the whole process of growing and learning as an artist, but it's still disappointing to spend a lot of time on something and not like it in the end. It's crazy how I find one week where I'm over flowing with ideas and inspiration and then the next week I can barely find the motivation/inspiration to get anything started. I think I need to keep track of when my inspiration flows, is it hormonal? is it the moon? is it stress? lack of Vitamin D ! because I find at the same time I'm when I'm having a hard time coming up with new ideas to paint, I'm also really unmotivated to cook and nothing sounds good to eat. Hmmm...
The little squirrel I did on a day where I was totally uninspired but I still felt like painting, talk about frustrating! That day I saw a squirrel sitting on the fence and walla, there was my idea! A very simple painting that satisfied my urge to paint that day.
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Okay, you may not like the jellyfish, but...I LOVE it!! Just like everyone's art varies, so does our taste in it. But I know what you mean-it seems the ones that you struggle with and take you longer to work on end up being disappointing--I think because we're forcing it to happen--I hate that too!! But practicing is good..right?? :)
are you kidding? i think the jellyfish is the most intriguing one of them all! just because it's not like what you envisioned doesn't mean it's not a beautiful piece of art! i know what you mean when you envision something and it's not what you pictured at all, but just remember, that doesn't make it "wrong" or "bad"!
great work as always!
I like the jelly fish too and the others as well. Sometimes setting them aside for awhile makes a difference, but I guess it didn't for you since you painted these in January. Sometimes I just paint over the whole canvas and start over. I think we all have "on and off" spells- sometimes I am full of ideas and energy and can't wait to get to my studio; other days I walk in there and look around and feel lost. I think we just need rest and rejuvenation periods in between creative outbursts!
I love the jellyfish too. The painting is full of an extravagant joy and love of life. Sometimes by pressing through an uninspired time you release a different type of energy. It certainly speaks to me. Nan
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