Monday, April 11, 2011

Learning a few things...

After drawing class today, I started thinking about what I am learning so far... First of all PATIENCE, not my strong suit! Doing a contour drawing (outlines only) of a big and complicated still life takes time! Lots of time!! But I am progressing nicely as you can see from the little snippet above.
The class is also teaching me how to look at things, deeply look at things! And ... I observe from the ten people in class that we not only all have our very unique perspective, but also interpret and express what we see like nobody else can.

That's creativity for you, no matter what shape it takes! Each one of us unique and with a point of view that cannot be expressed by anybody else.
That leads me to think that if we don't make our personal mark (out of fear or for whatever reason), the world will have lost something that nobody else can supply.

So, go make your mark today! We will all benefit!!

P.S. The lovely Robin of Open Eyes, Open Mind, Open Heart  just left this great quote in her comment, which seems to sum it all up perfectly:

"Self-expression is the primary sacrament of the universe. Whatever you feel deeply demands to be given form and released."

Brian Swimme
The Universe is a Green Dragon

P.P.S. The hearts are for all of you...
Posted by Silke Powers at 2:05 PM
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17 comments:

  1. RobinApril 11, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Your drawing is wonderful!! Here is a favorite quote of mine (you may have already heard it somewhere).
    "Self-expression is the primary sacrament of the universe. Whatever you feel deeply demands to be given form and released."
    Brian Swimme
    The Universe is a Green Dragon

    Just thought it kind of went with your post! Have a great day!!

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  2. BethApril 11, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I had a discussion about this very subject with my friends in the mixed media group at our local library on Saturday. We were talking about the critical voice in our heads, and how "good" is a totally subjective concept. Everyone has something to offer, and there is an audience for everyone's art. It's all about self-expression and connection, and you are a good example for us of how someone can happily use art for self-expression, self-exploration and (via the blog especially) connection. ☺

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  3. Anne Huskey-LockardApril 11, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Okay, I would have been on my last nerve doing the contour of that still life....I am sure it would have involved a straight jacket at some point! ;-D
    But good for YOU getting through it!
    One of the most interesting things in a drawing class is seeing how everyone processes the same situation. I think volumes can be learned from that alone.
    In other words, we are not carbon copies but unique with a specific voice to offer.

    XXOO~~
    Anne

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  4. audreyApril 11, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Silke, I am enjoying watching you make your personal mark! I love how you are diving right in and trying (and sharing) all these new adventures - whether it be in the creative realm or the philosophical.
    ♥ audrey

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  5. Cathy BuetiApril 11, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Beautiful post Silke! Since I have started on my journey with art I notice that I don't look at anything the same anymore. I see photographs I could capture, or a scene I could paint noticing the perspective much more in what I am looking at. It is not just a sky or mountain to me anymore. . . it is art. :)

    Thanks for the inspiration once again! xo

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  6. PoetessWugApril 11, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Yep! We all have our own perspective...uniquely our own, but also can share the things about ourselves that are so much alike! :-) I love your sketched still life so far. Can't wait to see how it develops. :-)

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  7. Kelly BerkeyApril 11, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    oh silke!! i am in love with that quote. i feel like i'm really starting to create myself as an artist. each and every painting i learn more and become more bold and creative with my brush stroke. it's freeing and healing and so beautiful to leave just a little of yourself for others to enjoy.
    xo

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  8. MimApril 11, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I just clicked on your blog thru KJ - and saw your statement about picking up a paintbrush one day and just starting - and wow - that is what happened to me. I barely had art in my life, one day I started creating and haven't looked back. And I too love faces...all kinds of faces, women, men - amazing! Lovely to meet you, Mim

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  9. Ces AdorioApril 11, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Silke, your lines are excellent! Keep it up.

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  10. VivienneApril 11, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    so so true.

    beautiful post!

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  11. kjApril 12, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    silke, first of all, hold on to my friend mim. you will find her quite fine and endearing and stimulating in every respect. (i love her)

    it is very fun to see your very good lines here. but my eyes most enjoyed the look on your face. CONTENTMENT. i know it when i see it.

    love
    kj

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  12. stregataApril 12, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Love this post - and that quote! Thanks for sharing it - both to you and to Robin.
    Your new porch looks fantastic - I can imagine spending days sitting there... and your photos in the fog are gorgeous!

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  13. Such a Wondrous Place this Faery SpaceApril 12, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I am so happy for you! These classes will bring you so much and you to them. Great art! Blessings.

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  14. Elisabeth PalzkillApril 12, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Liebe Silke,

    herzliche Grüße und weiterhin viel Freude

    Angela und Elisabeth

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  15. lilylovekinApril 12, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    What a lovely post and quote, words to live by.

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  16. Bella SinclairApril 13, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Wow, that is quite a collection of objects. Drawing them takes a lot of discipline! Your layering of all those shapes is looking darn good so far.

    Hearts to you, beautiful!

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  17. Theresa MacNaughtonApril 13, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    So happy to hear that you are learning so much in your drawing class! You are growing by leaps and bounds. Thanks for sharing your still life sketch. Theresa

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