This was my TO DO list today.
I needed to
- make some space on my workbench
- take the time to play with the woodblock that I made last week in class
- gather the tools for my experiments.
- Then most importantly let it be FUN!
If you are having trouble getting started with you next art making project try out the “Space + Time + Tools = FUN” formula.
Often we can be distracted from making art because we think that we do not have:
- Enough space
- Any time
- Right Tools
That might be true, but if you really want to make art you can often find the time and space and then use the tools that you do have.
For example, woodblock printing is new to me. After taking a workshop at MassART with Lisa Houck, I wanted to continue to experiment with the blocks that I had made.
Even before the 2 day workshop started I hunted through my stuff for carving tools, wood, watercolors and paper. I borrowed watercolors from a friend and made do with the paper and tools that I had.
The thing that was going to stop me was time!
I reminded myself to “feed” my art habit first, then I would be in a space to share what I learn with others. [Like the oxygen mask in a crashing plane scenario. :)]
This kind of support, sharing and structure is what I hope to give you in the Mixed Media Printmakers Online Retreat. I want to help you find the space, time and tools to have some fun with printing, collaging and bookmaking.
I think that this kind of supported action will help to feed your art practice.
Read the details on the printmaking workshop page and join us today. Class starts July 7th.