Wonderful post. I needed this one: "I think of this as becoming results-oriented. As you grow older, it translates to fewer chances taken. It makes your world smaller." I'm practicing drawing for 15 minutes a day everyday and I'm loving it even if my drawing of a baby prompted my daughter to ask me if it was a turtle :)
In your #opinion, you create a sharp distinction between photography and art. I disagree. Your criticism of photography has been lobbed at it since the technology was invented. Just because photography is even easier today than it was in the past doesn't mean it isn't art. Perhaps it's better to see the casual photos we all take as the equivalent of doodling, containing the beginnings of art and needing only practice and time to grow into something truly valuable to the maker and the wider world.
You are absolutely right, Laura. My opinion was not meant to be a criticism. I am sorry to appear to be criticizing a most legitimate art form. In trying to make a case for drawing on location, I often think about what sets it apart from other ways of engagement. Casual photos as doodling is a great analogy! 🙌🏽
Wonderful post. I needed this one: "I think of this as becoming results-oriented. As you grow older, it translates to fewer chances taken. It makes your world smaller." I'm practicing drawing for 15 minutes a day everyday and I'm loving it even if my drawing of a baby prompted my daughter to ask me if it was a turtle :)
I am so happy to hear that! Baby to turtle is not a big leap. And a 15 min daily practice will bring you a lot of joy. 🙌🏽
In your #opinion, you create a sharp distinction between photography and art. I disagree. Your criticism of photography has been lobbed at it since the technology was invented. Just because photography is even easier today than it was in the past doesn't mean it isn't art. Perhaps it's better to see the casual photos we all take as the equivalent of doodling, containing the beginnings of art and needing only practice and time to grow into something truly valuable to the maker and the wider world.
You are absolutely right, Laura. My opinion was not meant to be a criticism. I am sorry to appear to be criticizing a most legitimate art form. In trying to make a case for drawing on location, I often think about what sets it apart from other ways of engagement. Casual photos as doodling is a great analogy! 🙌🏽
I have been in that place for so many long years. I know exactly how you feel. Keep going. You will get to a good place. :)