A week ago I watched a talk given by Jeremy Cowart on artistic vision.
(If you missed it, I think you can view it here.)
It made me think about where I find inspiration (and it's not on the computer) and how I envision a photo. I have a technique I use for lots of things, from thinking of a photo to making an important decision and it starts with my eyes closed.
If I'm trying to decide whether I want to paint something green or blue, I close my eyes.
When I'm trying to think of a pose for a shoot, I close my eyes.
My husband thinks I'm quite weird when he walks up to me in Ikea and I'm standing there with a pink pillow in one hand, a yellow pillow in the other, with my eyes closed and my brow furrowed in deep concentration. But, that is my technique, because with my eyes closed I can envision anything.
Here is an example, of a picture I saw in my mind and quickly sketched out in my notepad so I wouldn't forget and then that vision brought to life with a real couple in love.
So go out there, get off your computer and find your technique and vision.
Vision that is unique to YOU.
Because no one can duplicate YOU.
7 comments:
I LOVE this post. I have 3 small notebooks in my purse at all times...lol. That is so funny about the ikea part, when I get the new catalog I envision and draw the items in my home. Drawing, sketching, doodling really do allow us to tap into our own unique visions.
that was awesome ... I love this ...
love it!
Oooooh!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this=) You gooooo! Haha.
love,
carol.
LOVE this post! Always love hearing about peoples visions, what inspires people and how that comes to life. Beautiful.
dang girl! you're quite the artist! I do the same thing...but it's at night, always before I go to bed. My mind goes a thousand miles a minute and I can't go to sleep. I still have a couple of things that have been in my head for quite some time...just waiting for the right couple to do it.:) Loved your post!
luv it!
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