So… today I updated my “About Me” page with a long, rambling post…
One of the things it has taken me a long time to come to terms with is my inconsistency… or maybe – a kinder way to say it is: “Every-Day-Change”.
My HAT’ness (who I am) is pretty consistent… but what I DO (and how I do it?)… it’s not an exaggeration to say that it’s different every day!
You know how there are artists who are known for a certain style? And one can easily recognise their paintings – because they consistently keep with their style?
Well… suffice to say…
…I just can’t do it. Every day is different. Every day is new. Although… I seem to go through these seasons… where certain themes keep popping up all over the place (whether in my art journals, wall paintings – or even thoughts)…
Sometimes, I find myself returning to these themes or styles… and sometimes, I come up with something completely new.
Anyhoo… since I’m a visual person – I thought it would be fun to demonstrate (with pictures) all the random themes that pop up in my art (and thoughts).
Here goes:
The Geometrically-Shaped-Humans-and-Animals…
I started drawing this kind of stuff (above) about a year ago. Earlier this year (and especially as we were preparing for our short film)… I was churning out all kinds of geometrically shaped people and animals.
I have no clue why. I never know why.
I think I’ve mentioned it somewhere before – that I don’t paint what I see… I paint and create what I feel… and I just… I dunno… felt like making lots of strangely shaped creatures!
Next up is….
Ink blots & butterflies…
My thing with ink blots… (and especially butterflies) also began last year some time – but the heat has been turned up and I’ve created a whole bunch more butterfly & ink-blot themed art. In fact, since we’ve been in Durban… I have created 6 (detailed) paintings that are themed around butterflies, cocoons and transformation (haven’t photographed them yet to share with you).
Okay… next up is… (drum roll!)…
Organic, flowy creations that make me think of nature
I like drawing flowy things…
But (with everything I do)… I don’t ONLY like drawing flowy things. I also like creating messy, ranty, not-very-flowy paintings… like this:
Messy, Not-Flowy, Ranty Paintings
Suffice to say… I could go on and on.
I’m not sure if this is going to hurt me, somehow. Especially if I have any hope of being taken seriously by the larger “Art Community” out there… who seem to value consistency and artists who are known for a particular style or subject matter… (though I could be wrong…)
During this latest Season of Transformation (which I briefly mentioned at the end of my last post – and which I will elaborate on a lot more next week)… I have been pondering a lot on these sorts of things.
Wondering if… and how… I can find a way to get my foot in the door of the art world… and whether there’s a way for me to – y’know – make some actual money whilst creating, experimenting, arting… and just being ME.
Okay. Too tired to ruminate any more… so signing off for now.
Chat later, peeps! x
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Heather why don’t you find an agent to promote your paintings and organise an exhibition. Your art is phenomenal and should be shared with the world. Patty
Patty… I would LOVE an agent or a connection in the Art World. However – as with everything – it’s the “finding-the-agent” part that’s so frustrating. Just like great publishers worldwide – all the best agents and galleries have gatekeepers – and it’s hard to be “heard” amongst all the noise. There are LOADS of artists… all of them wanting their work promoted, shown in galleries and purchased by wealthy people. In a way – it’s like standing in a huge crowd at the entrance to a single building. Gatekeepers only let *some* people in. I’m a useless self-promoter at the best of times (and cringe at the idea of raising my hand saying “pick me! pick me!”). Entering an art competition was, I think, a step in the right direction… but other than that… I wouldn’t even know where to begin to find a great agent. Right now – I’ve decided to just create as much art as I possibly can (and especially larger things that can be shown in galleries). At the same time, I am trying to learn as much as I can about the art industry and how it all works – and what baby-steps I’m able to make. It’s definitely an interesting time… 🙂
I really do not think it is a thing. I sometimes get bored when an artist dies the same exact thing over and over. I like when an artist shows a wide range of subjects and styles. You might go to that artist when you want a particular thing, but when you are not sure what you want, you want an artist that does a variety of work so you can find what you want !!!
Just keeping being yourself, that is all that is important. If you ever start trying to find “your ” style, you will lose the fun of creating and you might find you stop completely. Go with the flow, do what comes to you, that is an artist to me !!!
Thanks for the encouragement, Steph…x
Lovely art!
Thanks, Anita…x
Various styles….CONSISTENTLY awesome xxx
Awwww…. Rach…. *hug, hug, hug!!!* xx