Last night I created a very similar card to the one below, but I wasn't happy with the color palate I chose. This morning I decided to try again and I'm happy with the results! I find that whenever I'm working I have to fight my proclivity towards laziness and cutting corners. Of course, whenever I push myself I end up much happier with the results. So with this piece, I took the time to do some watercoloring for the clouds, grass and stripes for the dots and I'm so glad I did. One of my goals for this month's pieces is to take my time. As they said in art school over and over, "Step away from the canvas." I found that to be the most valuable piece of advice I received during my BFA program. It applies to art, design and life in general. Take a step back, walk away and come back, try to get a fresh perspective. Even a little shift, a bit of space, can open the door to new creative solutions.
What are your weaknesses in your personal creative practice? Whatever discipline you work in: painting, sewing, web design, writing - we all have our pitfalls. What goal can you set this to improve in your practice?
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