Yes, I think many artists don't approach their work with an idea. Some of that is because of the popularity of abstraction or non-representational work. I notice online that a lot of people teach folks to make random marks and then respond to them to see what emerges.
The interview linked in the essay is really interesting. I appreciated listening to your thoughts about so many different aspects of art making and the creative process.
OH, I see now. This is from a series of drawings about the weather that I did many years ago. I used weather reports for the text in several pieces because some sounded like short poems and others sounded very clinical--I think our weather reports give us a feeling of control that we don't have over nature and this theme helped express my feelings about climate change. The text in this piece says, "The snowstorm will head out to sea, leaving a flow of cold dry air from the northwest. There will be sunshine along with a cold wind that will blow from the northeast. Mostly snowy and cold."
Love that Sally--yes, I think that's so important. Abstraction sometimes feels like an easy entry into artmaking, but it's quite a complicated thing, and there's so many ways of painting what you love--or for me, using mixed media to express what I love or find fascinating....
I love your work Out To Sea! You are such a magnificent artist …. You breathe life into every piece. ♥️
Thank you Teyani for your kind words. You made my day! <3 <3 <3
So interesting that having an idea or meaning behind your art can make the creative process easier than if you don’t have that.
I wonder though if many artists don’t know how to have an idea or meaning. It sounds funny to say that though, but I bet it’s the case.
Yes, I think many artists don't approach their work with an idea. Some of that is because of the popularity of abstraction or non-representational work. I notice online that a lot of people teach folks to make random marks and then respond to them to see what emerges.
The interview linked in the essay is really interesting. I appreciated listening to your thoughts about so many different aspects of art making and the creative process.
Thank you Karen! I'm curious, did anything stand out for you?
I would love for you to provide the words in the piece in clear running text.
OH, I see now. This is from a series of drawings about the weather that I did many years ago. I used weather reports for the text in several pieces because some sounded like short poems and others sounded very clinical--I think our weather reports give us a feeling of control that we don't have over nature and this theme helped express my feelings about climate change. The text in this piece says, "The snowstorm will head out to sea, leaving a flow of cold dry air from the northwest. There will be sunshine along with a cold wind that will blow from the northeast. Mostly snowy and cold."
Fabulous!!! Thank you, Sarah. I like your work enough to want to understand portions that are escaping my understanding.
Oh, my pleasure--thanks for being interested!!
So great. Thank you for sharing. My mom (94 artist) and I had this conversation the other day about painting what you love.
Love that Sally--yes, I think that's so important. Abstraction sometimes feels like an easy entry into artmaking, but it's quite a complicated thing, and there's so many ways of painting what you love--or for me, using mixed media to express what I love or find fascinating....
Please report the text of the wave message.
I don't understand?
I hope you will provide clear running text of the words in the artwork. I am having trouble seeing the message.