The days are growing shorter and colder as the month of September slowly ends. I have found myself thinking very philosophically lately. About this and that, the future, the now . . . and my co-op. I am excited and terrified at the same time. So after much anxiety I have come to the conclusion that I will concentrate on the now, rather than the future. Lately classes have been pretty good. I am getting my assignments done and in on time without the burden of late nights or low quality. In life drawing class our teacher asked us to try a new exercise which basically made us chop up life drawings done in class, tape them together making random forms, paint over top of them, and repeat the process continuously. I was skeptical at first, but really came to enjoy myself in the process. My final drawing looked like the black and white montage picture on the left (ink and gesso on cartridge paper). It's very therapeutic to be able to stand and draw, and not think about things like symbolism, analogies and metaphors. Interpretive class has proven to be frustrating with the idea process. I just need to chill out and be comfortable with the fact that I am student. I'm in school to solve these problems. I'm always excited to draw or paint, but sometimes the planning process in tormenting. Better get used to it, it's my job.P.S. I picked up Process Recess II, by James Jean . . . It's amazing! Everyone should flip through it at least 14 times.
2 comments:
I really like this one. It shows me that you must always look ahead, in the direction where your inner voice takes you. In your picture, it shows that some experiences can send you for a loop and knock you on your butt sending your realing upside down. It is your inner strength that should enable you to handle whatever life throws at you and see with clarity what is to be learnt by this event.
That was deep. Thanks for the incite. I never looked at it that way, but it makes a convnincing point. Good eye!
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