Well, I usually get into ruts when I’m not in a challenge, workshop or anything but this RUT has got me. I began with the Sktchy.com challenge of 30 faces/30 days and was doing well the first few, then really struggled with a portrait that beat me…and then somehow I had a change in my mindset and I was thinking “I can’t do this.” So…gave it some time. Decided I could give myself 2 months to do the challenge instead of just 30 days. And did a few more and then…another roadblock where I could not paint the portrait like the instructor again no mater how many do-overs I had.
Hmmm…perhaps the problem is that I just have to paint like me, not like the instructors. Maybe I’ve gone far enough along in my journey that I do have a style and it is fighting with the instructors’ styles. I especially struggle when the instructor leaves a lot of whites or open space with light colors.
So…taking a break. Giving myself some breathing room. My sister (my only baby sister who means everything to me) is having health issues and I am worried a lot. My sweetie is having age-related health issues, too, and that is worrying me, too. So maybe worry and creativity don’t mix?
Anyway…back in time for Cinco de Mayo - but until then, I’ll have a few margaritas just to get ready!
Hope your spring is showing you some beautiful sights. The other night at 1:30 am there was a mockingbird in our bushes in front of the house singing and going through quite a repertoire of songs and sounds - pretty cool but why at 1:30 am?? Don’t they sleep?
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Roadblocks are inevitable, I think, but especially when you have worries! I hope your sister and husband are doing better!
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