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Why persist with monotypes when I have no intention of selling them or moving in that direction? I guess that main reason would be that the monotypes stretch me. I really have so little control that I am learning to simply go with the flow. A blob happens where I didn't want one, use it in a new way. The wipe didn't work invites a new approach. I find openings where I might have had frustrations. So this brings me back to the quote I published in September. Antonia, age 5, in response to the question, what is art? said:
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Art, oh that's when you make something beautiful out of paint or
even recycled materials. Sometimes it looks like what's in your head and
that's good. Sometimes it doesn't and then you change what's in your
head. If it still doesn't look beautiful, you just take a deep breath."
All I can do is respond to the plate and breathe. Complete openness is the key.
7 comments:
Sometimes just changing things up is enough to inspire you to an unexpected next thing. I admire how you continue to follow your curiosity. The monotypes are beautiful!
Antonia is wise beyond her years. I hope she continues to be an artist! I love this one for its quiet simplicity.
You are so right Kvan. That is just what it is doing!
Thanks Donna. Antonia is definitely an old soul. I heard from her all the time.
I had copied the quote from Antonia last time into my sketchbook. Wise words.
I love the series of monoprints and I would have said that your monos would stand well next to your pastels in an exhibition.
Hello Loriann your monoprints are beautiful, the favourites are the ones you are using as a base for a pastel painting, though all are very lovely. I especially like your paintings of the skies in an earlier post the glow in the sky is breath taking. Keep up the good work.
Hi Lisa,
I have the words written down too. I love it when teaching comes from everywhere. Enjoy your journey!
Thanks so much Caroline! Thanks for stopping by, I have missed you!
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