So far I'm not proud of the work I'm doing for it.
At first, I wanted to do a photo collage of a face made out of different people's facial features, but then decided that I'd rather do something with drawing/painting. BUT then I decided to switch back to the photo collage. So I started working on it, but I'm not pleased with the results. So now I'm faced with a descision: continue with the collage even though its probably not going to turn out to be my best work, OR edit the pictures of people's faces and make a collection of portrait shots. I like the freedom that the solo project does, but it's hard to get things done successfully without ANY guidance at all. And the fact that everyone around me is making amazing works of art and mine is coming out like shit makes me very unconfident in my work, but I guess I have all year to improve, right? I sure hope so.
I don't think I'm ready to have so much freedom.
Freedom is one of the many gifts that STAC allows you to have, and yes, it does take quite a while to get used to! I remember when I first came into STAC- I was astonished at the sheer amount of flexibility that the class offered.
ReplyDeleteWorking on your own is one of the very important things that STAC has taught me. To work and to get things accomplished even though they may or may not meet my expectations.
Also, don't compare yourself to others! Don't let yourself get down on the extent of your own ability. I'm sure if you focused on your own project and focused on making it what YOU want it to become, it'll turn out wonderful.
Another thing that STAC taught me was the crucial ability to make decisions and sacrifices when need be. When you said that you were switching between the two things that you wanted to do it reminded me of myself last year when we first had the whole "individual project" thing going on. It takes getting used to. You'll get the hang of it, and I'm sure your project is coming along beautifully. :)
"I don't think I'm ready to have so much freedom."
ReplyDeleteMuch wisdom in this statement. You've learned something of value and I'm pleased.
Warm regards, Luke
Michelle - excellent comments to Danielle. Much wisdom here as well with which I am pleased.
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I think both ideas sound cool.
ReplyDeleteI remember coming into stac really intimidated seeing how great everybody was and all the cool work that has been done before me. I know it is sometimes hard but try not to think this way! You're great and can only get better.
Sometimes in stac it just comes to the point where it is about sticking to decisions and getting things done. Today, although I'm not incredibly pleased with it I stopped working on the painting and call it finished.
Can't wait to see whatever you plan on doing.
thanks guys, you're all very helpful :)
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