daisies over roses...lemons over oranges. These are some of my preferences. I believe that, as artists, we need to pay attention to those things and those situations that spin our fans. Self-definition. In order to find yourself and your own style in your creative endeavors, you must be able to identify that which is you and that which is not. Self-Realization. Attention must be paid. Although we take classes with other artists, and admire other work, we must be willing to find our own ways, our own personal journeys. As a teacher, I find it very difficult to tread the fine line of "these are the things that could be improved in your work" versus "do this is you wish to paint like me". The latter does no one any good. It is my opinion that every art student, even those more experienced, will benefit from the gradual whittling down of "that which I am not". Of course, that all leads to "that which I am".
Paying attention to what gives us a buzz is fun as well as informative. It seems as if we spend so much of our lives trying to fit in that we ignore our preferences. A lot of this is cultural as well.....as well as gender-bent. (don't get me started)
"Halloween Sky" was painted from a memory that was presented to me as I headed home due East one late night after class. Inky blue was part of that memory. Wait a minute....inky blue was the memory.
My personal fashion style: baggy. soft. And, above all, garments and cloth items made in India.
