Finding one’s place
Posted: June 8th, 2009 | Author: Sean | Filed under: Thoughts | Tags: growth, learning, place, process, purpose, understanding | No Comments »
Sometimes I could tell you a list of all the things that I want to do with my art, all the things I am doing with my art, and all the things I should be doing with my art. These three categories reflect three very different things. To synchronize these things is my ultimate goal. Its difficult to define these things because they are always changing.
Accepting where I’m at now with my work is important. Realizing that what I’m creating in the moment is what is important is sometimes hard for me. Returning to a “primitive” state of creation is difficult. Art school has given me a new visual world view, but over the past years has taken away some of the raw spontaneity and playfulness in my old drawings. Its starting to return and that is exciting for me.
My drawing process(es) seem to be more natural and intuitive than before. I have a stronger grasp of how things interlock, connect, and are constructed. My lines are stronger and more confident in nature. Socially I have a better idea of who I am as an artist, my strengths, my weaknesses, my purpose. Each act of creation in my life is part of a larger drawing that illustrates my artistic thoughts.
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