“Feel the feelings of frustration. Allow yourself to be in the stage of not-knowing-how while you’re putting down brushstrokes.” This is so important but soooo hard to do, Tara. I find sometimes I’m able to embrace that, but then move back into the cycle of thinking “maybe if I just took this class” or “maybe if I just bought THAT specific pen” I’ll finally be better. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings on this. I think you’re such an accomplished artist and it’s comforting to know these thoughts are just a normal part of the creative process.
It IS so hard to do! Being in the not-knowing-how place is very, very uncomfortable. I’m convinced that seeking that feeling and the sensations of frustration are good for me! One thing for sure, avoiding those feelings hasn’t helped much. I’m glad that hearing this is some help for you! Onward!
I like the second point especially. I like being in that not-knowing-how and feeling discomfort. That means that I have more to learn and figure out. If I have already figured out everything, i think things will be a lot more boring:) btw I think your sketches are charming because you are putting you in it them and I see you putting effort into solving them. Like, there is a human behind them. If I wanted to see a perfect drawing, I could look at an AI image and those get tiresome after a while.
I’m still working on the learning to like the feelings of not-knowing-how. That sense of adventure and curiosity you describe is what I’m aiming for! Thanks for reading, Drew, and taking the time to comment!
This is a great life lesson:
> Start before being ready. Movement has power in it. Beginning has a magic all its own. You can always start over.
These really do apply to lots more than art, don’t they? Thanks for reading and commenting, Deb!
“Feel the feelings of frustration. Allow yourself to be in the stage of not-knowing-how while you’re putting down brushstrokes.” This is so important but soooo hard to do, Tara. I find sometimes I’m able to embrace that, but then move back into the cycle of thinking “maybe if I just took this class” or “maybe if I just bought THAT specific pen” I’ll finally be better. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings on this. I think you’re such an accomplished artist and it’s comforting to know these thoughts are just a normal part of the creative process.
It IS so hard to do! Being in the not-knowing-how place is very, very uncomfortable. I’m convinced that seeking that feeling and the sensations of frustration are good for me! One thing for sure, avoiding those feelings hasn’t helped much. I’m glad that hearing this is some help for you! Onward!
You are SUCH an artist! Wonderful!
Thanks, Cheryl!
I like the second point especially. I like being in that not-knowing-how and feeling discomfort. That means that I have more to learn and figure out. If I have already figured out everything, i think things will be a lot more boring:) btw I think your sketches are charming because you are putting you in it them and I see you putting effort into solving them. Like, there is a human behind them. If I wanted to see a perfect drawing, I could look at an AI image and those get tiresome after a while.
I’m still working on the learning to like the feelings of not-knowing-how. That sense of adventure and curiosity you describe is what I’m aiming for! Thanks for reading, Drew, and taking the time to comment!