When i work on new pieces, the process goes through many stages...artwork transforms and evolves from where it begins until i finally feel like it is complete...
Sometimes, works are very complex...
Other times...i have to remind myself that complexity is not always necessary...in fact, sometimes complexity just makes things more confusing...and when this happens...i go with the reminder that keeping it simple is OK....
As an artist, I think there is a certain amount of over thinking that happens...at least for myself...and for several others that i have talked to...over thinking colors...ideas...processes...the artistic possibilities are endless...
sometimes i find that i could have several paintings on top of one canvas....it is quite ridiculous at times really...
And when this happens...here is what i do...
1. Take a break: getting some fresh air and clearing the mind is a great way to to gain some perspective.
2. Clear the clutter: i put away excess supplies, ad limit my color pallet..i find that by giving myself a limit makes it much easier to stay on track and focus
3. Choose 1 idea: write the rest down...focus on ONE idea...and the rest will come together...
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