Monday, April 21, 2008

Warm-Ups


No artists I know are able to go into their studios and instantly produce art on demand. There is usually a period of time in which they resort to various tactics to jump start their creativity. This can be something as simple as sweeping out the place, or a more inner directed practice like meditation. Only then can they begin the serious business of making art.

I'm a lifelong doodler, a trait that's gotten me bounced from more than one menial job. Nonetheless, early on, I realized the importance of this seemingly innocent habit, and now use doodling to first get going in the studio. I often begin the creative day doing quick gestural drawings for an hour or so, after which time the ground has been prepared for more imposing work to come. I call this exercise "warm-ups," and above is one I completed this morning.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

wow, that's your "warm up"...amazing!

Anonymous said...

wow, that's your "warm up"...
amazing.

Anonymous said...

Are you planning on selling these little jewels? If so, how much?

Anonymous said...

Are these for sale?