Painting whimsical animals with intuitive painting techniques – watch my free time-lapse video on my Youtube Channel and see how I respond to the paint and make new friends on the journey.
I can tell when I’ve been thinking too much. The work I do shows it with a stiffness. It might not be apparent to someone else, but it’s apparent to me.
I envy people’s work when it looks loose and happy. I still have trouble allowing myself to be happy. It’s ridiculous, I know.
You have to ask yourself what the deal is, when happiness feels radical and uncomfortable. The reason Art with a capital A rejects the anodyne is that it’s “too easy” or “not enough” but I wonder why it is that it’s so uncomfortable for me, to just let cute things happen and not worry.
So that was my mandate – play with paint, literally. See what happens – literally. Just be investigative, no really busy thoughts, if something seems right, do it.
I’m really pleased with the work. I’m genuinely having fun.
Here’s a time lapse of my page. You can see the moment I commit to the characters. You can see the moment when I decide that they need superhero capes, and it’s a decisive one.
Are you having fun yet? How do you know when you are? How do you make a commitment to having fun when you’re getting frustrated with a painting? When do you stick to a decision and when do you know to backpedal? I’m curious about your process.