tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819583803044106367.post136422761029093461..comments2023-06-13T11:02:42.697+02:00Comments on Nordljus: Some art journal tips - Part 1Nordljushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12338266771808023458noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819583803044106367.post-48279460998089791732015-02-19T21:15:53.492+01:002015-02-19T21:15:53.492+01:00Kay, I think all artists can absolutely relate to ...Kay, I think all artists can absolutely relate to what you're feeling at the moment - although like Sandra says you really wouldn't think you were uninspired looking at all these delicious creations on this post! I went through the exact same thing last year where I felt I was trying too many different things and not really focussing on any one style or medium, wanting to change the way I painted but not really knowing what I wanted to change it to. I think it's a natural part of an artist's evolution - if we just stuck with the same medium and style of painting/drawing forever I think it would be boring. I'm happy with the direction my art is taking at the moment but that's not to say I won't find myself in the same position in 6 months or a year and that'll be a sign that it's time to evolve again! It's a good sign that you are perhaps overwhelmed with inspiration rather than uninspired at all and I think Sandra's Naked Artist blog is a great idea - I hope to join in at some point.PaintingWritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215706238594630775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819583803044106367.post-30122324269793668332015-02-12T13:49:44.446+01:002015-02-12T13:49:44.446+01:00Oops! I ought to add the link! http://thenakedarti...Oops! I ought to add the link! http://thenakedartists.blogspot.co.uk/Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819583803044106367.post-89918282006895026142015-02-12T13:49:12.135+01:002015-02-12T13:49:12.135+01:00Well, from the amount on your post I wouldn't ...Well, from the amount on your post I wouldn't have thought you were uninspired at all! It's all gorgeous! I think most Artists go through this. I found myself in a real slump at the end of last year, mainly because I just didn't know what to paint. It just so happened I got talking to another Artist who was in the exact same place, so we decided to create a joint 'monthly challenge blog', that anyone can join in if they want to. At the beginning of each month, one of us lists five words and the other picks one of those words. Then throughout that month we will explore that word in paint aiming to complete 2-4 paintings per month. We started it on the 1st Feb and it'll be interesting to see how we differ in how we depict the same word. If you're ever in a slump, pop along and join in. This moths word is 'Solitude'. If you join in, let me know and at the end of the month we will link back to your own painting! It's been a fabulous boot up the bum for me and I've been spending much more time in the studio. Just having that one word really helped me to get some ideas :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.com