Hello Beautiful!
I Don't Have A Style. I Want Every Project to be a Surprise! I heard that quote from Bill Bensley. I immediately became a fan of Bill. I looked him up, saw his work, and heard him talk about his process. He captured something I've been struggling with - finding my style.
I am inspired by so many different things I see/experiences I have. Why do I have to pick one way to do my art? I have come to the realization that I don't have a singular style AND I don't have to have one. I heard Marie Forleo talking about how it's ok to have more than "one thing." She was talking to me, I know it. I have more than one favorite of everything! I have many goals and many interests in life. I don't want to be labeled by any one identity that I have - I have many identities and I embrace them all! I clearly understand that in order to achieve a goal, I do need to focus and work diligently towards it. I have lead several successful projects as a Project Manager. :) I am finding joy in coloring, drawing, painting, stamping, creating, sharing, being in a variety of art communities. How many Facebook Groups can one person join?!
So where I am going with this?
(1) Just wanted to say that out load and share in case you may be going through some similar thoughts. I encourage you to check out Bill and Marie.
(2) I'm sharing the next direction I am talking my art - surface and pattern design! For almost a year, I've been taking classes, engaged in communities and peer groups, and getting some coaching from successful designers. So, in addition to posts with stamping, coloring and painting, I'll be sharing my patterns. Cocktails anyone?
This pattern started out with watercolor. I took a class in SkillShare [when you use that link, you get a free trial] with Ohn Mar Win. That lovely handmade palette is from Lilian May Studio.
I imported the images into Procreate on my iPad and created a repeating pattern. I learned how to do that in another SkillShare class, that one with Cat Coq. Yes, I am a SkillShare fan, maybe even a groupie. :) I am a Lifelong Learner! I know I still have a lot to learn and I am enjoying the whole process.
Shout Out: to all the generous people who share their art methods and encourage others
#trenabrannonart #patterndesign #watercolor #skillshare
Take Care and Stay Positive!
