tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061571236470916248.post8726104166067025256..comments2023-09-20T06:46:01.343-04:00Comments on 100 Paintings Challenge: CathyO, #35, Deer chaserLaure Ferlitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061571236470916248.post-10186869713611958682012-08-12T14:54:42.238-04:002012-08-12T14:54:42.238-04:00This really is a great question. I get in those s...This really is a great question. I get in those slumps too. Usually signing up for an imaginary trip gets me unstuck pretty quick - just being so stimulated by the lessons, assignments and the work of fellow travelers. Lately I've been trying some painting on the spot - like at the beach or baseball game - just to get down what touches my heart - no matter how it looks. I've tried a tiny bit of contour drawing - that I might not even paint, but it gets my unstuck and stimulated. Your work is beautiful - keep going!Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10607826913180656041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061571236470916248.post-84031364787960507412012-07-29T18:41:39.241-04:002012-07-29T18:41:39.241-04:00Elva, thanks for your suggestions! I will incorpo...Elva, thanks for your suggestions! I will incorporate them into my painting sessions. I am leaving for Newport, RI for a few weeks and I am hoping the change of scenery will inspire me also.<br /><br />I have been enjoying following your blog also. Especially the story of the beetle and your Dad....CathyOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002071341788790160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061571236470916248.post-42313292665772705302012-07-27T10:47:12.403-04:002012-07-27T10:47:12.403-04:00I've been mulling over your request for ideas ...I've been mulling over your request for ideas on how to come up with ideas. Here are a few:<br />1. separate the idea process for the 'it is time to paint' time. I see ideas when I'm out in nature, when I'm watching TV, when I'm looking at others' photos or painting. Just a little thumbnail will save an idea. You don't need to save all the details; be creative when it comes time to paint.<br />2. When something doesn't turn out quite right, try again. See if you can incorporate some of the needed changes. ... both paintings count for the challenge<br />3. I take a lot of photos and keep a separate folder on my computer of the ones I think I might want to paint or draw. Then when I have time to sit down I don't have to look through lots of photos.<br />4. Be inspired by someone else's work. Make it different but try to capture what they did well.<br /><br />I hope some of this helps . By the way, I like how the little Japanese structure peeks out of the foliage.Elva Paulsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642197019054496596noreply@blogger.com