Is it just me?
I find that I go through periods where I just cannot pick up a paintbrush, and then there are times when I just don't have time to pick one up. It frustrates me, because when I finally get the chance to start in again, it feels like I've never touched the paint before in my life. It's as if I'm starting from ground zero. Why is that?
I guess it's all part of the struggle...
"Opportunity follows struggle. It follows effort. It follows hard work. It doesn't come before." (--Shelby Steele)
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Sue I can totally relate! Have felt this way the last couple of weeks and really struggled with painting - and when I forced it - it looked terrible! I started to question why I even think I can do it sometimes.... so difficult when there are deadlines... Then you have a day - when things come together and it starts to sing ... and you know you were meant to do it. Guess it's like life really ...
Yes I do the same thing. But your work here is lovely. I think its like exercise.. if you dont do it regularly its a strugle till you get back into the routine.
In a way EVERY day is ground zero
Ya gotta push on through to the other side and dive into the process.
When yr process-oriented the brain shuts up and lets you play.
It's always about playing.
In the book I'm reading,The Greater Journey,
"Do your best and yr best will grow better'
Emma Hart Willard
xxx
This series of yours is wonderful! I am enjoying them very much!
I love these painting of people in the museum! They are wonderful!
Yes, unfortunately I can relate!
All of the above! Yes, I experience all of it.....When I was still doing architecture, there was a short period at the beginning of every design when I felt like I was walking through molasses when I needed to run, but if I kept going, I would arrive at a time when my hands couldn't draw as fast as I could think. I'm not there yet with painting. Maybe some day!
Good to know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Carol, good advice, as always...xo
Try keeping some "just starting up again" paintings in a folder and next time it happens do it again. When you go back and look at them perhaps you'll see that in spite of the feeling on doing badly, you really aren't. I like these pictures. They are loose but very clear on what they depict.
so good to see you back painting sue :)...these are super ..definately not just you .
I love your work..I just found you and will follow..
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