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In this episode I want to talk about the importance of PATIENCE and FOCUS in painting, and how they helped me with my most recent painting!
Here’s the painting I refer to:
Patience in Painting
I think patience is an IMPORTANT quality to develop when it comes to painting, and watercolor in particular.
That may seem funny, as watercolor sometimes requires speed. But this is ignoring the full picture.
Watercolor requires above all SENSITIVITY to what happens on paper. You have to be very aware of the different levels of wetness, the edges, and many more factors.
You can’t really go back or “go over” mistakes in watercolor, which makes this so important.
Sensitivity for the subject is another requirement. Simply observing it and thinking – how can I convey the message and essence of the subject in the BEST way possible?
What allows this sensitivity is patience.
Focus in Painting
I think an additional by-product of said patience was FOCUS.
I was able to stay focused for long period of time, and slowly let the painting TELL ME what it needs. It’s almost as if I didn’t ASSUME, but rather reacted.
I hope this makes sense!
This process feels very meaningful to me, and the lessons I learned will accompany me in the future.
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