It's a question everyone has asked: How do I know when I'm done with this piece of art?
I wish there was an easy and scientific way to know that. Unfortunately, it's more of a gut feeling. My favorite way of explaining it came to me via Jenny Doh who said she got it from Jennifer Mercede: Knowing when you're done with a work of art is equivalent to the answer to the question, "Do you need to poop?" I can't tell you if you need to poop. Only you know the answer to that one. The same thing is true for your art work. You just get that feeling when *you* look at *your* art.
Other people may feel differently about where you stop, depending on their personal style. But, I think it's important to listen to the voice inside your own head.
Today I thought I'd share the evolution of a painting. I worked on this piece over ten days or so (I often take photos to help me "see" the overall composition a bit more easily).
I thought you might like to see the detail shot (hand for scale) below. You can really start to see the layers and layers of paint and collage here:
And one last detail photo so you can see all the lovely layers of color and pattern:
I see lots of places on this journey where I *could* have stopped. But I didn't. Tomorrow I'll share the final piece (i.e. where I finally decided to stop).
Thanks for stopping by!
I learn so much from you! And I am “in love” with the third frame from the end, even though I realize it is not the finished product. Can’t wait to tune in tomorrow…
I learn so much from you! And I am “in love” with the third frame from the end, even though I realize it is not the finished product. Can’t wait to tune in tomorrow…
I learn so much from you! And I am “in love” with the third frame from the end, even though I realize it is not the finished product. Can’t wait to tune in tomorrow…
I learn so much from you! And I am “in love” with the third frame from the end, even though I realize it is not the finished product. Can’t wait to tune in tomorrow…
I learn so much from you! And I am “in love” with the third frame from the end, even though I realize it is not the finished product. Can’t wait to tune in tomorrow…
I learn so much from you! And I am “in love” with the third frame from the end, even though I realize it is not the finished product. Can’t wait to tune in tomorrow…
Look forward to your posts everyday…..loving this……. P.s……love the clip idea on the trash can..
Look forward to your posts everyday…..loving this……. P.s……love the clip idea on the trash can..
Look forward to your posts everyday…..loving this……. P.s……love the clip idea on the trash can..
Look forward to your posts everyday…..loving this……. P.s……love the clip idea on the trash can..
Look forward to your posts everyday…..loving this……. P.s……love the clip idea on the trash can..
Look forward to your posts everyday…..loving this……. P.s……love the clip idea on the trash can..
loving this one….the layers are divine…can’t wait to see your finished piece.
loving this one….the layers are divine…can’t wait to see your finished piece.
loving this one….the layers are divine…can’t wait to see your finished piece.
loving this one….the layers are divine…can’t wait to see your finished piece.
loving this one….the layers are divine…can’t wait to see your finished piece.
loving this one….the layers are divine…can’t wait to see your finished piece.
Happy Australia to you. The best news was your note about upcoming classes. You’re coming to St. Pete so I hope that means Whimsodoodle. I will be waiting with three friends who also follow you to pounce on one of your classes. May ask for it as a Christmas present. Finally. Hoorah!
Happy Australia to you. The best news was your note about upcoming classes. You’re coming to St. Pete so I hope that means Whimsodoodle. I will be waiting with three friends who also follow you to pounce on one of your classes. May ask for it as a Christmas present. Finally. Hoorah!
Happy Australia to you. The best news was your note about upcoming classes. You’re coming to St. Pete so I hope that means Whimsodoodle. I will be waiting with three friends who also follow you to pounce on one of your classes. May ask for it as a Christmas present. Finally. Hoorah!
Happy Australia to you. The best news was your note about upcoming classes. You’re coming to St. Pete so I hope that means Whimsodoodle. I will be waiting with three friends who also follow you to pounce on one of your classes. May ask for it as a Christmas present. Finally. Hoorah!
Happy Australia to you. The best news was your note about upcoming classes. You’re coming to St. Pete so I hope that means Whimsodoodle. I will be waiting with three friends who also follow you to pounce on one of your classes. May ask for it as a Christmas present. Finally. Hoorah!
Happy Australia to you. The best news was your note about upcoming classes. You’re coming to St. Pete so I hope that means Whimsodoodle. I will be waiting with three friends who also follow you to pounce on one of your classes. May ask for it as a Christmas present. Finally. Hoorah!
WHat a beautiful piece of art work! Yes agreed-where to stop must be really hard and when you know you knowit! 🙂
Suchi xx
WHat a beautiful piece of art work! Yes agreed-where to stop must be really hard and when you know you knowit! 🙂
Suchi xx
WHat a beautiful piece of art work! Yes agreed-where to stop must be really hard and when you know you knowit! 🙂
Suchi xx
WHat a beautiful piece of art work! Yes agreed-where to stop must be really hard and when you know you knowit! 🙂
Suchi xx
WHat a beautiful piece of art work! Yes agreed-where to stop must be really hard and when you know you knowit! 🙂
Suchi xx
WHat a beautiful piece of art work! Yes agreed-where to stop must be really hard and when you know you knowit! 🙂
Suchi xx