tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2712810495877956396.post914983824205080736..comments2023-10-21T07:51:17.438-06:00Comments on ART FOR LIFE: Exploration brings more questionsSaundra Lane Gallowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11646614500887997846noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2712810495877956396.post-16810658748308726962009-10-12T08:43:07.850-06:002009-10-12T08:43:07.850-06:00I know what you mean James! There is a process in ...I know what you mean James! There is a process in coming to a realization, but ultimately it is the love and the experimentation that clears my artist pallet...I feel I will get to an answer that satisfies both myself and the potential collectors out there. I'm with you...working too slowly stagnates my creativity. I think it is my overblown right brain!! Thank you for your comments. All of these help to get me closer to what I really think about my own work.Saundra Lane Gallowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11646614500887997846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2712810495877956396.post-12895288438446171022009-10-12T08:40:36.971-06:002009-10-12T08:40:36.971-06:00RH Carpenter, I also appreciate your words. I th...RH Carpenter, I also appreciate your words. I think I DO have a style...I've noticed that even in my approach to the collage it is similar. I agree with you...I was just talking to another artist friend this weekend; Jane Hunt, and she and I both also like the painted flowers more...for several reasons. I believe this process I am embarking on is a valuable thing as it will give words to my reasons for how I work. Still plugging along!Saundra Lane Gallowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11646614500887997846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2712810495877956396.post-91311738135668497982009-10-12T08:38:16.863-06:002009-10-12T08:38:16.863-06:00Thanks Autumn Leaves, You make some very good poi...Thanks Autumn Leaves, You make some very good points, and I appreciate your commentary. I've learned as I go through this process that a lot of what you say is true! A love of art is the most important part of finding yourself as an artist, so hang in there! That is what has gotten me to this point...I just never give up!Saundra Lane Gallowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11646614500887997846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2712810495877956396.post-14780006824533025412009-10-12T08:07:33.992-06:002009-10-12T08:07:33.992-06:00First off, you and the difficult choice of artwork...First off, you and the difficult choice of artwork I had to make is posted and linked on my latest blogpost. :-) And next, your work has a fascination and style that is endearing and effective. But, I think the best artists are the ones that never reach a unity or plateau of style and workmanship that they feel comfortable with. Usually, growth stems from trying new applications and methods. The secret lies in learning from those experiences. Some of my favorite artists, like wildlife artist Brest Van Kempen, may spend an hour an a half per square inch on their work. Others may work on a piece for six months or more. I try not to hurry with my artwork, but if I spent that much time, I'd fossilize.James Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14780546357335117813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2712810495877956396.post-22321784709877175502009-10-11T10:09:40.950-06:002009-10-11T10:09:40.950-06:00It's one thing to know "it's the jour...It's one thing to know "it's the journey," but it's also very nice to know you aren't journeying right off the side of a cliff in the dark! I think you're taking a good, thoughtful way towards your goals and the process will take time but you'll get there. You do have a style...it may not be where you want to end up...but it's there in the softness of your colors, and in the pleasing palette colors you choose. I prefer the painted sunflowers right now (of course, I realize the collage is not finished). Have you thought of adding words to your collage pieces?RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2712810495877956396.post-27422191464242014792009-10-11T05:06:47.635-06:002009-10-11T05:06:47.635-06:00You know, Saundra...I think it shows an awful lot ...You know, Saundra...I think it shows an awful lot of growth in your abilities that you are to the point of being ready to really define your unique style of work. For me, at least so far, my lack of style (repeatedly) has become a style unto itself. And yet I'd give anything to be able to paint like all of you artist bloggers that I follow. For me it is simply love, pure and simple, that keeps me going. I am so proud of you and you know what? You'll find it, that uniqueness that defines your work. I honestly do think it is going to be collage AND paint. You just may have to work on the patience side of things (now there is something I've never had but do find it with the art stuff). Do you have a sketch pad? Maybe you could use that for quicker pieces for your own satisfaction and work on the pieces that define your style in small chunks of time. Each time you come back to it you will see something new, I suspect. Just babbling, I guess...Color me confused too because I think you already have a style and it is a fabulous one.Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.com