Day Four resulted in more trees, brushy material, layers, working back to front, left to right. This left to right and top to bottom is the method I use when drawing with pencils. As a right-hander, it prevents smearing. As a Get-‘er-Dun Chick, I love the efficiency, and when it is finished, I’m in signing position.
Knitters often discuss the topic of Process Versus Product, deciding if we enjoy the process or just desire the finished product. In drawing with pencil, I’m usually 75% Process and 25% Product. I’ve found that in knitting, drawing and painting, the enjoyment of process increases with my skill level. In painting, it depends on the subject, photo quality, paint behavior (or misbehavior), brush obedience (or disobedience), and deadlines. Sometimes deadlines motivate me; other times they “pressurize” me. (My friend/neighbor Charlie says “Don’t pressurize yourself”.) This painting is probably a 50/50 situation of enjoying the process as much as I am looking forward to the finished piece.
P.S. Isn’t this a classic California Sierra scene by a California Artist? 😎
2 Comments
Hi Jana!
Had a few minutes (actually i will call it a nice break before paying bills) and thought i would visit your website and blog. YOU LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST EVERYDAY. How inspiring! I have a couple of your pieces – a pencil and a painting – both of which i cherish. Mineral King is still my favorite place on earth (to date) and also my kids! We spent a week at the chalets in Silver City last year for the twin’s graduation present. Benjamin brought 2 friends (couldn’t choose, they come as a pair) and Megan one. It was such an incredible week! We want to do it again but don’t know if it is feaseable. Hoping!
Would love to catch up!
Love to you and Michael!
Deb Fasano
Debbie! What a treat to hear from you! Thank you for reading my blog and for your very nice comment. And please let me know if you make it back to Silver City – we can hike or just sit on the porch and catch up a bit!
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