More Lessons from Drawing…
Ok, ok, I know I keep going on about this kind of stuff…how art influences life and how life influences art…and what I can learn about my life through art, etc. You just have to bear with me in this…I LOVE it, when something about the act of making art teaches me something I need for my everyday life. So, once again…
…I’m just sitting in various spots drawing things, some random, totally inconsequential things…the corners of my bedroom and the mess in my closet…and I realize that my line flows fairly freely in the straight and open places. But when things get complicated, like the yarns down in a basket, or the jumble of shoes on the floor, or the books stacked on the shelf…I SLOW DOWN. Isn’t that cool?
You may not think so, but it is JUST what I need to remember in my life: when things get complicated… SLOW DOWN! Do whatever you need to do to slow down the pace and really settle into the contours of what’s going on. Flying through it only leaves a messy trail that makes no sense and leaves you exhausted! But slowing down, breathing a bit in between all the curves thrown your way, allows you to move ahead with a little bit more thought, presence, and peace.
Ahh, me…I love this life…love being an artist…love seeing and learning to see…the beauty that is all around me.
Even in my closet!
Right, you are! Your drawings are expressive, interesting, and well done, and your observations about life …. well, ditto! nancy
March 10, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Always a delight to see Genevieve. Hope she is well – she certainly looks great.
March 10, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Couldn’t agree more!
Practice makes perfect! Your sketches are awesome ^^
March 10, 2010 at 12:47 pm
There’s an excellent lesson in this . . . and I LOVE your contour drawings!
March 10, 2010 at 4:24 pm
That’s right (wish I would remember that when I need it…)
Great sketches, too!
March 10, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Wonderful, insightful post— and the contour drawings are great too!
March 10, 2010 at 8:18 pm
I love your blog, insights and drawings. Isn’t it cool when drawing teaches you something?
March 10, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Love your perspective – and great sketches too! Your line just flows..
March 11, 2010 at 2:14 am
Very nice continuous lines!
March 11, 2010 at 10:03 am
Fabulous…I love these continuous lines. They are so full of life!
March 11, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Great post and sketches!
March 12, 2010 at 2:43 am
I like the way your art is connecting you to the truths of life and then you share them with us. Nice sketching too.
March 14, 2010 at 3:48 am
I got so much insight from your observations! This is the kind of reminder I really need at my job. I get very testy when things are coming at me too fast. Thanks for the reminder to slow down. Oh, and I love the drawings too. It always amazes me just how much you can do with so little!
March 19, 2010 at 4:03 pm