I have been putting off making art pieces for a while now. My problems with procrastination is affecting the way I have been viewing art, and has got me thinking about whether or not I can really do it. By that I mean that we have an incredible amount of talented students in our class. All of them experimenting, and progressing so much I feel like I’ve completely fallen behind. A horrible part of me is also jealous of the art they can produce and makes me feel like I can't do what they do. I know I shouldn't be thinking that, but sometimes I can't help it. I have fallen behind. The obsession I have with making a piece perfect, and the way I want it look like in my head has got me throwing away the ones that don’t project what I had in mind. I read the Top 10 Mistakes By An Art Student, article, and just like many, I found myself relating to many of the steps written in it. Particularly the Procrastination step. It is common sense that you can’t produce great art by working on it last minute. Time is needed, it unfortunately can’t just pop from your head and land on paper. Art is difficult, needs effort, and dedication.
Last week, I had a project in English where I had to draw a picture of a symbolic point or aspect from a book I read. It had been a while since I drew anything before that. As soon as my pencil made contact with the paper, I found myself at the calm state of mind which I forgot I always get when I draw. Just me, my music, and the canvas. There is just something amazingly soothing to just being in your own little state of creativity, not minding anything else around you, and blocking everything but your concentration on each pencil or brush stroke. I am not going to say that I have many ideas after not working for so long, because unfortunately I don't. I only have a few. This time however, I will not make unrealistic goals for myself. But the moment of remembrance I had of the amazing feeling I get has inspired me once again to continue.
Last week, I had a project in English where I had to draw a picture of a symbolic point or aspect from a book I read. It had been a while since I drew anything before that. As soon as my pencil made contact with the paper, I found myself at the calm state of mind which I forgot I always get when I draw. Just me, my music, and the canvas. There is just something amazingly soothing to just being in your own little state of creativity, not minding anything else around you, and blocking everything but your concentration on each pencil or brush stroke. I am not going to say that I have many ideas after not working for so long, because unfortunately I don't. I only have a few. This time however, I will not make unrealistic goals for myself. But the moment of remembrance I had of the amazing feeling I get has inspired me once again to continue.