more from the withDRAWal sketchbook
Someone emailed me asking how I could all this a sketchbook because the sketches were not all that good. This gave me a giggle because the whole purpose with this sketch-book is to do lots of bad art. For me, it is an exercise I use to loosen up. We all get to a point where we think our time has to be spent creating hugely impressive works of art and craft. I feel that there needs to be equal time to just flow with a line or a stroke of paint. To explore a color. No pressure and no expectations.
That is where great art comes from, taking times to make lots of bad art after bad art instead of staring at a blank canvas and a studio full of unused supplies because that creative spark or inspiration is not there.
So go make something even if you have to huddle over a shipping box as I find myself today. There is never a perfect moment or a perfect studio to do your art, don't wait for the time when it all comes together.
Don't waste another moment not doing something you love.
I can't imagine someone emailing you and telling you your sketches are bad. Well, actually I CAN imagine it. I guess it takes all kinds. I'm new to your blog (linked here from ...somewhere???) but I've bookmarked and I'll be back. Keep sketching in the withDRAWal book...I for one appreciate it.
Posted by: judie | June 22, 2011 at 03:30 PM
I think your sketches are lovely - so uninhibited. It inspires me! Keep on sharing!
Posted by: Johwey | June 21, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Hi Patty...this is a great idea! Love your sketches!!!
Posted by: Mary | June 13, 2011 at 01:46 AM
You know the person who asked that question is not a true artist just a wanna be or an art snob , dontcha hate those usually find them swanning around openings with a glass in their hand lol...
bev
Posted by: bev langby | June 13, 2011 at 12:36 AM
Hey Patty, what are those paints you are using? Love this idea, by the way, as an exercise for loosening up.
Posted by: Dianne | June 10, 2011 at 06:34 PM
I hope who ever was so rudely critical of your work doesn't get stuck in a heavy downpour in a crowd...Please count me as a fan of your work, practice sketches or whatever you do. I enjoy seeing what others are doing.
Posted by: Brooks Ann | June 10, 2011 at 12:55 AM
Have really enjoyed watching the evolving scrapodex project and now the cleverly self-named withDRAWal sketchbook posts. I get a cool 50's-60's graphic vibe from your ladies.
Posted by: Ellen | June 09, 2011 at 08:29 PM
I can't believe someone could be so rude! I thought the whole point of sketching was practise. I, for one, am utterly enamoured of your sketches.
Posted by: Eryl Shields | June 09, 2011 at 05:39 PM
sing it sister...i thank you for sharing, i enjoy every bit of your journey! :)
Posted by: donna!ee | June 09, 2011 at 05:29 PM
Jeez, everybody's an art critic, huh? And it's not like you called it a Good Sketchbook. I love seeing rough sketches, so keep posting them, please.
Posted by: Leslie | June 09, 2011 at 04:47 PM