Hit the spot! Something so practical to be reminded of! It helps to hear it from someone else! I am going to share it with my niece Leilani who is an amazing artist and needs time set aside from motherhood and wifehood to express her gifts. We have to be intentional! Thanks! I saved it to inspire myself and others!
This is such good counsel. You said one thing that felt like affirmation and relief–to start with something I like and move from there. My deadlines breath down my neck sometimes, and some of the projects I -do- like, but they’re hard and require laborious aspects I actually don’t like at all, which is where I stall out. Every art form requires hard work–cleaning brushes well, citing work correctly, finger exercises, push-ups, whatever it is. But if I start with what I like, I can take that happiness into the hard work, and it really does change the creative flow.
(I’ve been feeling guilty this whole time for doing that, but now I don’t have to.)
This is all from my perspective and my opinion. Everyone has their own system of creating. 🙂
That said, you can definitely try to let your happiness flow over into your hard work, and maybe it can have a positive impact on your creative flow.
You’re right. There’s always hard work to be done, the only question is, is it worth it? If we can learn to love the hard work, at least to a certain extent, it can make the process so much more enjoyable.
Thank you this was a great video.
I usually paint for half an hour to 1 hour most days either in the evening after dinner or in the morning before work. You see your work with fresh eyes everyday and don’t seem to get as many blocks.
First by taking in the environment. I’m not switching my camera on. I’m just looking, listening and smelling. I appreciate the environment I’m in and then look for things that stand out to me. Only after I’ve spotted something I’ll begin to take photos.
This is so inspiring! Made my day 🙂
Hit the spot! Something so practical to be reminded of! It helps to hear it from someone else! I am going to share it with my niece Leilani who is an amazing artist and needs time set aside from motherhood and wifehood to express her gifts. We have to be intentional! Thanks! I saved it to inspire myself and others!
What a good, practical and motivating message. Well done.
Dankie, het juis inspirasie nodig!
Hoop dit kon ‘n bietjie help 🙂
Ek is seker dit sal 😀 dankie
Thanks for encouragement. (Good message, clear voice, well put-together video.)
My pleasure, Paul! Thanks for the positive feedback 🙂
Thanks so much for the morning inspiration!
This is such good counsel. You said one thing that felt like affirmation and relief–to start with something I like and move from there. My deadlines breath down my neck sometimes, and some of the projects I -do- like, but they’re hard and require laborious aspects I actually don’t like at all, which is where I stall out. Every art form requires hard work–cleaning brushes well, citing work correctly, finger exercises, push-ups, whatever it is. But if I start with what I like, I can take that happiness into the hard work, and it really does change the creative flow.
(I’ve been feeling guilty this whole time for doing that, but now I don’t have to.)
This is all from my perspective and my opinion. Everyone has their own system of creating. 🙂
That said, you can definitely try to let your happiness flow over into your hard work, and maybe it can have a positive impact on your creative flow.
You’re right. There’s always hard work to be done, the only question is, is it worth it? If we can learn to love the hard work, at least to a certain extent, it can make the process so much more enjoyable.
Yes!
Great motivating video!
Thank you this was a great video.
I usually paint for half an hour to 1 hour most days either in the evening after dinner or in the morning before work. You see your work with fresh eyes everyday and don’t seem to get as many blocks.
Such a great inspiring video!!! Love it! 💖👏👏👏
Whooooo hoooo!!
Awesome motivation 💚💚💚
This is so so good ,thnku for sharing with others 🙂 🙏
Agree totally!…Do it for yourself….not for the views or results…the very act of creation should be making you happy…that’s it
Awesome video bro! Love from India.
So when it comes to your role as a photographer, how does travel in your country and beyond help you get into this flow of motivation?
First by taking in the environment. I’m not switching my camera on. I’m just looking, listening and smelling. I appreciate the environment I’m in and then look for things that stand out to me. Only after I’ve spotted something I’ll begin to take photos.
Wonderful video!
Thank you!