DEPTHS OF DESPAIR !!!!
We were told this space is to chart our progres – or not??!!A crisis of confidence. Don’t know where to go next. My work is SOOOO Boring and predictable.I despair of ever making any progress. Think I’m thinking and trying too much.But how do you stop doing that???
AFTER THE DEGREE PRESENTATION
Don’t think it went very well. Endless agonising over power-point slides and the right words to use. What precisely I am trying to achieve? Made me think I’m still not really pushing myself enough – too shallow and ordinary.
Today I visited Simon Carters studio at Frinton. It helped to discuss this question with him. Urged me to stop thinking too hard and just paint. I enjoyed his wealth of relevant knowledge about contemporary artists and his own working methods.
A refreshing morning – after the intensity of last week. Plan to visit The National Gallery with a new perspective.
I changed my name to include my maiden name, Bright. Two reasons - homage to my dear Dad who taught me to draw and there seem to be several ValJones's so hope this helps! I paint because I need to. Recently completed my MA Fine Art at Suffolk University, Ipswich. Enjoy blogging about progress - it seems to help. Landcsapes, the human figure, sense of place, in other words all the concerns of an artist in reflecting impressions of the world.
