"The only way to catch anything was to yank it out of the water, throw it on the shore, and worry about identifying the species later." Love that line! It's incredible to be in a creative place where things are coming so quickly you can't think much about it in the moment. There will be time for identifying the species later when the water slows to a trickle.
This reminds me of how those who volunteered for me years ago. The bigger companies they signed contracts with would often drain them, leaving little to no time with their family and friends, etc. After signing contracts they'd have to draw a certain amount of cards for that company a day. Mine was the only one that did not require a time limit and gave them the option to create whatever they loved. I think they liked that fact. Still, I found their situations sad and wanted to help. That's why I went to college years ago to get a better job in order to pay them. Sadly that did not work out due to my health. I just use it to share my art at the moment, as that is hardly a one person job. Jobs can really drain people....I don't like it.
The broad bridge speaks to me. I've been having an internal struggle creatively. I never wanted to be a diverse and varied artist. I always wanted to have a central focus, an area of expertise. But, I've never been able to stay in a single lane. There are too many things I want to try. Too many things I want to learn and try to incorparate into whatever it is I think I'm doing. Now I worry that my work lacks coherence, that there isn't a clear voice, or a definitive style. Perhaps its just more overthinking. Maybe it's a feature not a bug. Maybe once the bridge is built it'll all make sense. Maybe...
That owlbear gets around!
It’s a busy bear! 🦉 🐻
"The only way to catch anything was to yank it out of the water, throw it on the shore, and worry about identifying the species later." Love that line! It's incredible to be in a creative place where things are coming so quickly you can't think much about it in the moment. There will be time for identifying the species later when the water slows to a trickle.
This reminds me of how those who volunteered for me years ago. The bigger companies they signed contracts with would often drain them, leaving little to no time with their family and friends, etc. After signing contracts they'd have to draw a certain amount of cards for that company a day. Mine was the only one that did not require a time limit and gave them the option to create whatever they loved. I think they liked that fact. Still, I found their situations sad and wanted to help. That's why I went to college years ago to get a better job in order to pay them. Sadly that did not work out due to my health. I just use it to share my art at the moment, as that is hardly a one person job. Jobs can really drain people....I don't like it.
The broad bridge speaks to me. I've been having an internal struggle creatively. I never wanted to be a diverse and varied artist. I always wanted to have a central focus, an area of expertise. But, I've never been able to stay in a single lane. There are too many things I want to try. Too many things I want to learn and try to incorparate into whatever it is I think I'm doing. Now I worry that my work lacks coherence, that there isn't a clear voice, or a definitive style. Perhaps its just more overthinking. Maybe it's a feature not a bug. Maybe once the bridge is built it'll all make sense. Maybe...
Follow your spirit! Build whatever bridges you need along the way.