Jim Kelso
Elite Cafe Member
- Joined
- Dec 17, 2007
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- 198
I am envious of those with sketchbooks full of fully realized drawings. I have wanted to do that for 40 years. I have the empty books. I have the pencils, but it doesn't happen. I do draw of course, but usually to the point where I can picture the work in my mind's eye, and then I start the work and it tells me where to go, along with drawing on the work itself. Most of my work is more 3D than 2D and I view it in soft light in soft-focus to see what presents itself. I find that when it is right, I get an actual feeling between my eyes and my gut.
So, drawing for me is essential, but is more part of the process than a way of honing my design. I complain to myself that I would be "better". if I worked at it more, but the longer I live the less convinced I am of that. Part of the beauty of being human is accepting our own unique differences and those of others.
Tool junkie? You bet. My garret is chock-a-block. But, in practice there are a handful or less of tools I use 90% of the time. Didn't see anything in Carlos' stocking that looked extravagant or unnecessary.
I think the main thing is to find a way that works for you that will entice you to return to the bench. Spending lots of time at it is the only way to make progress.
Keep up the good work!
So, drawing for me is essential, but is more part of the process than a way of honing my design. I complain to myself that I would be "better". if I worked at it more, but the longer I live the less convinced I am of that. Part of the beauty of being human is accepting our own unique differences and those of others.
Tool junkie? You bet. My garret is chock-a-block. But, in practice there are a handful or less of tools I use 90% of the time. Didn't see anything in Carlos' stocking that looked extravagant or unnecessary.
I think the main thing is to find a way that works for you that will entice you to return to the bench. Spending lots of time at it is the only way to make progress.
Keep up the good work!