I think as artists we are always “working.” This is because we are always seeing the world as a catalyst for creation.
Cups of tea and found botanicals informed this series of prints.
“Work” could be defined quite broadly and will different for everyone.
I found these masking stencils on my daily walks.
For me there are many steps to working:
- Daily Habits – like writing morning pages
- Image creation or capture – like photos and doodles
- Studio play – when I start to put marks and materials together
Each step is valuable and serves a different purpose. I do think it is important to let each step have it’s own style of expression. And to remember that each step in it’s own way is part of the act of creation.
So a walk in the woods and doodling with morning coffee is an important part of the process that supports studio time.
Need help sticking to your studio practice, sometimes a class is a good place for ideas and support. Check out the current online workshops that I am offering.