My little creamer is once again starring a role in this little 6x6. Getting a little crazy with my edges these days and lovin' it! Finally feeling independent enough to really let go and get into that part of the brain that takes over -- commonly referred to as " THE ZONE". What a great place to be. Sure, I've been there before. But it's becoming a regular hang out for me these days. My stompin' grounds, if you will. My "high". Some of you know what I'm talking about...
I am learning so much that I will reiterate what I'm sure I've said before: The more I know, the more I know I dont know.
I may also paraphrase a quote from the movie Bagger Vance regarding golf but also applies to painting: It is not a game to be won but a game to be played.
Now that pretty much sums it up. You'll have to see the move to actually hear the quote. I'm sure I miss phrased it but the essence is true.
I think that is the best part of this game. It's not about winning although there are contests. It's more about the doing. Getting there. And what happens in that block of time. It's about the focus or lack there of. Confidence - or lack there of.. Sensitivity... or lack there of...
I dont know much (anything) about golf but I get the feeling it's a similar dance to painting. We have a goal (idea, vision, concept) , get our heads in the game, block out the world and become the vision. If we lose site of our idea or concept, everything falls apart. The very definition of not staying focused.
Sometimes the ball ends up int he sand trap. Now it's a game of problem solving. I may ask, why isnt this painting working? I can draw from the vast info I've gained from the vast books I've read and vast instructional DVD's I've watched and hopefully see where I've veered off. Select the correct club to swish myself back onto the green and viola! I'm back in the game! A metaphor, of course.
Keeping my head in the game IS the game. It's not a game to be won... it's a game to be played.
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I know what you're talking about by being in "The Zone", but I need to get there more. I'll keep in mind about playing the game. Thanks for your comments and I love this painting! Gorgeous colors and composition!
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