I started this years sketchbook with the grand plan to use a much bigger
sketchbook. 9x11". I thought it would give me the chance to experiment
with new techniques and I would have to loosen up more to fit a painting
in more space in 30 minutes. It did do those things.. But I felt stressed and
that isn't the point of this project at all. After a month and a half I finally gave
myself permission to go back to a smaller book, 5x8".
I could have increased my time limit, it is my project after all. But I have
lots of other work, paid work, other personal projects, getting ready for
Surtex, living my life. It's hard to admit I can't handle what I set out to do
but life is about making the compromises that make me happy. I am so
much happier painting the sketchbook at this size. I can do larger paintings
at other times.
My moral is to go with your gut and do what makes you happy!
5 comments:
Amen to all you wrote!
your work would look great in 9x12, 5x8, or 2x2, it's just delightful to see it in any size sketchbook! good decision.
It's funny.. Now that I'm back on the small one I miss the bigger sketchbook!
Thank you so much Sharon! You're sweet!
Nothing worse than a big bit of paper and only half an hour ! Be kind to yourself :)
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