Carving The Way to a Better Future
All commissions are now drying or awaiting approval, so I have been able to get on with some of my own projects. Here is a sneak preview of what I am doing…
The Awe Inspiring Stone Henge
This is my belated review of the Summer Solstice at Stone Henge this year! Although it was the usual washout weather-wise I think a good time was had by all! Sunrise was non-existent and we only spent around two hours at the stones themselves, but we managed to witness a beautiful hand-holding ceremony of two of my good friends and I was able to further solidify friendships and relationships with the beautiful people in my life.
So there were car park antics, face painting, rain, drinking and dancing, singing and shouting more rain and then more time spent in the car park. And lots more rain. Then more drinking, an epiphany or two and then a hairy moment stuck in the mud on the way home.
I managed to catch some beautiful images, have some good memories and have my next inspiration for my next piece of artwork…when I can afford the canvas to paint it on. A sneak preview of my latest muse (the final binding of the hand holding ceremony):
A Lesson in Art
I have always wondered why we were made to endure hours of Art History whilst I was studying for my diploma. It always seemed like a waste of time to me. However, I now understand the benefits of studying others artwork. This weekend turned out to be quite productive. I managed to stay hangover free and get lots of sketchbook work and research done. I looked at lots of different artists work and studied their technique and I now have a better idea of where I want to go with my own artwork. Although I was technically researching Art Present rather than Art History, the reasoning is still the same.
I’d quite like to share with you some of the artists I discovered. I’m sure you’ll find their techniques just as intriguing:
The only problem with developing new styles is your old artwork then appears somewhat redundant. I have been looking into exhibitions and competitions I want to put myself forward for, but now I feel my work isn’t worthy of recognition. I therefore have little time to create great masterpieces that showcase my work. There are a couple more techniques I need to trial, and then head down and back to the canvas.
Some new pages from my sketchbook:
The Joys of Productivity and Progress
I have some of my artwork framed; I feel like a professional now! Big thanks to a talented friend of mine for his frame making skills. He works at Wykeham Artworks in Basingstoke and you can find details here:
http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/basingstoke/business-guide/feature/wykeham-artworks/18285
I have also made further progress with my “Dead Legends Composition” as mentioned in my previous post “A Visual Feast in the Making.”
You will notice that Jim Morrison has disappeared and Elvis has appeared – Jim will be back, I just decided that he was too small and deserved to have more space dedicated to him.
I am particulary pleased with Bob Marley now I have done more work on him and am looking forward to the next post about this painting being all about it being finished and framed!
My final piece of good news, is that I have sourced some music as discussed in my last post to keep those creative and productive juices flowing. Happy days.
So What Is My Inspiration?!
It would be easy to say that my passion for art provides me with endless inspiration and motivation to spend every spare minute painting. Unfortunately and quite surprisingly; it doesn’t. There are always gaps in my creativity and enthusiasm. It leaves me pondering – what inspires me? By trial and error I have come to the following conclusions so far – coffee is not one of them, and music quite possibly is.
Alongside art, music is another passion of mine, and if I chose the right “theme tune” to be my muse, then even on the most uninspired day, it can lift the mood and get that paintbrush moving.
So what is the best music to create to?
It has to be feel good songs for me. I don’t generally paint anything with dark subject matter or meaning, so upbeat and mood enhancing music is a must…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ8TYNpJdLg&ob=av2n
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9Y-r-rs9W8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNG_lFShmkE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=traZmQqm9fY
…. To name just a few. And this is making me realise that I need to get on some downloads and feed my inspiration!
So – WHAT INSPIRES YOU????
Answers on a postcard (or in comment form)
Vicki Bright 
