This sentiment is a cornerstone of my art practice.
When I don't feel inspired (which is often), I make collage papers, do research, test out new-to-me products, scribble in my sketchbook, make Art Parts…and often inspiration hits me while I'm busy working.
Inspiration feels a little bit like luck. You know the old saying? "You make your own luck." Luck is not a guarantee, just like inspiration. You have to work hard so that you're ready for it when it comes. This is how I developed my "Art Parts" theory. I make mindless parts for my art (backgrounds, embellishment clusters, painted papers, tags, etc.) and then when inspiration strikes, I quickly assemble a finished work of art!
If you're interested in learning my methodology, there are 4 spots left in my live online Art Parts class, which begins next Friday and runs for two sessions.
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Playing with paint, stencils, etc is fodder for other projects. Really never thought of it like that but use all the colorful play the same way you do. I enjoy how you think things through.
Playing with paint, stencils, etc is fodder for other projects. Really never thought of it like that but use all the colorful play the same way you do. I enjoy how you think things through.
Playing with paint, stencils, etc is fodder for other projects. Really never thought of it like that but use all the colorful play the same way you do. I enjoy how you think things through.
Playing with paint, stencils, etc is fodder for other projects. Really never thought of it like that but use all the colorful play the same way you do. I enjoy how you think things through.
Playing with paint, stencils, etc is fodder for other projects. Really never thought of it like that but use all the colorful play the same way you do. I enjoy how you think things through.
Playing with paint, stencils, etc is fodder for other projects. Really never thought of it like that but use all the colorful play the same way you do. I enjoy how you think things through.
Playing with paint, stencils, etc is fodder for other projects. Really never thought of it like that but use all the colorful play the same way you do. I enjoy how you think things through.
looking forward to this class!
looking forward to this class!
looking forward to this class!
looking forward to this class!
looking forward to this class!
looking forward to this class!
looking forward to this class!
I really did not want to clean up my stash of art papers that I stopped organizing Then it all fell and I had no choice. The interesting surprise is that I was flooded with inspiration as I thumbed through each paper. I was gluing and so excited with inspiration. Who knew cleaning up and seeing papers that I had stacked and put away would bring renewed inspiration especially thinking about parts of papers to be put together. Thanks for sharing.
I really did not want to clean up my stash of art papers that I stopped organizing Then it all fell and I had no choice. The interesting surprise is that I was flooded with inspiration as I thumbed through each paper. I was gluing and so excited with inspiration. Who knew cleaning up and seeing papers that I had stacked and put away would bring renewed inspiration especially thinking about parts of papers to be put together. Thanks for sharing.
I really did not want to clean up my stash of art papers that I stopped organizing Then it all fell and I had no choice. The interesting surprise is that I was flooded with inspiration as I thumbed through each paper. I was gluing and so excited with inspiration. Who knew cleaning up and seeing papers that I had stacked and put away would bring renewed inspiration especially thinking about parts of papers to be put together. Thanks for sharing.
I really did not want to clean up my stash of art papers that I stopped organizing Then it all fell and I had no choice. The interesting surprise is that I was flooded with inspiration as I thumbed through each paper. I was gluing and so excited with inspiration. Who knew cleaning up and seeing papers that I had stacked and put away would bring renewed inspiration especially thinking about parts of papers to be put together. Thanks for sharing.
I really did not want to clean up my stash of art papers that I stopped organizing Then it all fell and I had no choice. The interesting surprise is that I was flooded with inspiration as I thumbed through each paper. I was gluing and so excited with inspiration. Who knew cleaning up and seeing papers that I had stacked and put away would bring renewed inspiration especially thinking about parts of papers to be put together. Thanks for sharing.
I really did not want to clean up my stash of art papers that I stopped organizing Then it all fell and I had no choice. The interesting surprise is that I was flooded with inspiration as I thumbed through each paper. I was gluing and so excited with inspiration. Who knew cleaning up and seeing papers that I had stacked and put away would bring renewed inspiration especially thinking about parts of papers to be put together. Thanks for sharing.
I really did not want to clean up my stash of art papers that I stopped organizing Then it all fell and I had no choice. The interesting surprise is that I was flooded with inspiration as I thumbed through each paper. I was gluing and so excited with inspiration. Who knew cleaning up and seeing papers that I had stacked and put away would bring renewed inspiration especially thinking about parts of papers to be put together. Thanks for sharing.
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I’m starting out in the field and I’m looking for some influences. I found this article with interesting art. Thanks for sharing.
I’m starting out in the field and I’m looking for some influences. I found this article with interesting art. Thanks for sharing.
I’m starting out in the field and I’m looking for some influences. I found this article with interesting art. Thanks for sharing.
I’m starting out in the field and I’m looking for some influences. I found this article with interesting art. Thanks for sharing.
I’m starting out in the field and I’m looking for some influences. I found this article with interesting art. Thanks for sharing.
I’m starting out in the field and I’m looking for some influences. I found this article with interesting art. Thanks for sharing.
I’m starting out in the field and I’m looking for some influences. I found this article with interesting art. Thanks for sharing.
I’m in a bit of a creative slump, brought on by the end of the 100-day project and getting vaccinated/returning to a social life. I want to get back to art…but now that I’ve fallen from my groove, it feels a little daunting (where do I start??). BUT Julie’s comment about being ‘flooded with inspiration’ excites me. I know that if I just go to my Art Room, I’ll get into it. And this post is a great reminder to not worry about a ‘what’ or get stifled by the unknown…and definitely, definitely don’t just wait around.
This was a great nudge – thank you Julie & Julie 🙂
I’m in a bit of a creative slump, brought on by the end of the 100-day project and getting vaccinated/returning to a social life. I want to get back to art…but now that I’ve fallen from my groove, it feels a little daunting (where do I start??). BUT Julie’s comment about being ‘flooded with inspiration’ excites me. I know that if I just go to my Art Room, I’ll get into it. And this post is a great reminder to not worry about a ‘what’ or get stifled by the unknown…and definitely, definitely don’t just wait around.
This was a great nudge – thank you Julie & Julie 🙂
I’m in a bit of a creative slump, brought on by the end of the 100-day project and getting vaccinated/returning to a social life. I want to get back to art…but now that I’ve fallen from my groove, it feels a little daunting (where do I start??). BUT Julie’s comment about being ‘flooded with inspiration’ excites me. I know that if I just go to my Art Room, I’ll get into it. And this post is a great reminder to not worry about a ‘what’ or get stifled by the unknown…and definitely, definitely don’t just wait around.
This was a great nudge – thank you Julie & Julie 🙂
I’m in a bit of a creative slump, brought on by the end of the 100-day project and getting vaccinated/returning to a social life. I want to get back to art…but now that I’ve fallen from my groove, it feels a little daunting (where do I start??). BUT Julie’s comment about being ‘flooded with inspiration’ excites me. I know that if I just go to my Art Room, I’ll get into it. And this post is a great reminder to not worry about a ‘what’ or get stifled by the unknown…and definitely, definitely don’t just wait around.
This was a great nudge – thank you Julie & Julie 🙂
I’m in a bit of a creative slump, brought on by the end of the 100-day project and getting vaccinated/returning to a social life. I want to get back to art…but now that I’ve fallen from my groove, it feels a little daunting (where do I start??). BUT Julie’s comment about being ‘flooded with inspiration’ excites me. I know that if I just go to my Art Room, I’ll get into it. And this post is a great reminder to not worry about a ‘what’ or get stifled by the unknown…and definitely, definitely don’t just wait around.
This was a great nudge – thank you Julie & Julie 🙂
I’m in a bit of a creative slump, brought on by the end of the 100-day project and getting vaccinated/returning to a social life. I want to get back to art…but now that I’ve fallen from my groove, it feels a little daunting (where do I start??). BUT Julie’s comment about being ‘flooded with inspiration’ excites me. I know that if I just go to my Art Room, I’ll get into it. And this post is a great reminder to not worry about a ‘what’ or get stifled by the unknown…and definitely, definitely don’t just wait around.
This was a great nudge – thank you Julie & Julie 🙂
I’m in a bit of a creative slump, brought on by the end of the 100-day project and getting vaccinated/returning to a social life. I want to get back to art…but now that I’ve fallen from my groove, it feels a little daunting (where do I start??). BUT Julie’s comment about being ‘flooded with inspiration’ excites me. I know that if I just go to my Art Room, I’ll get into it. And this post is a great reminder to not worry about a ‘what’ or get stifled by the unknown…and definitely, definitely don’t just wait around.
This was a great nudge – thank you Julie & Julie 🙂