I am looking to 2016 as a time to refine my focus.
I've always wanted to take an online art class and after lots of thought (overthinking it actually),
I've settled on Seattle based artist Carla Sonheim.
I love her unique style - and the fact that she includes a drawing warm up with every lesson.
Drawing is foundational.
So anyway, I dove in.
We'll see where it takes me.
Carla says:
"As mixed-media artists we are always trying new media and experimenting with new techniques — which is awesome! But what can happen is we don’t take the time to focus long enough on the things we really love so that we can create a cohesive series that is uniquely ours.
"I have found a lot of value working in series over the years; choosing and sticking with one media/subject matter for a period of time really has helped me… and I will share with you what I can about the process.
"Are you ready to work hard in a fun environment? Let’s refine, focus, and create a body of work this year!"
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I've also ordered this book:
It seemed apropos for the speed my life is at these days.
I'm so glad that you're doing this and hope that you'll share a bit of what you're learning and your process with us here on the blog. Happy New Year to you!
ReplyDeleteI hope we get to watch your work along the way! I've had a couple of tabs open for days going back to think again and again if I should take another class. They all seem so exciting and good. Making the time work is the tricky part and I remember that I should finish the ones I've already taken....
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