Passion, Planning and Play
What is your passion?
My passion is all things art.
I love thinking about art. What shall I paint, what materials and techniques will I use and how shall I interpret the subject or theme that I’ve chosen? I get to decide. This is my favorite phase of painting, so I like to spend time thinking, exploring, researching, and developing ideas before I start. For me, creativity is the rush. Developing the idea is my passion.
Next comes the planning and execution. What do I need to learn how to do? A new technique perhaps, exploring a new art supply, experimenting, or problem solving. I’m willing to take risks. I keep in mind that the finished product is not my goal. I’m prepared to start, start over, or paint over. It’s only paper after-all. It doesn’t matter since this is just the playing, discovering, and doing phase. It can be fun and/or frustrating. What I learn now will make my next painting better.
Play can be found in every phase. Just like a little kid, give me some crayons, and let me play. I’m looking to enjoy my life and I do so by connecting to my passion for painting, crafting, and playing art.