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4. Do you envision a finished product or just dance where the music takes you?

Started by aimless55303, Sunday, January 20 2008. Last post 12 days ago.

Both. If I am hit upside the head with an idea, I usually strive for the finished product I see. When I sit down to create, it usually just sort of 'evolves."

Chris - Wednesday, January 23 2008

I generally do both also. I see it in my head, but it doesn't always come out that way. Sometimes it is better than I thought and other times it is just as good but different.

Carol M - Friday, January 25 2008

Both ~ even then the idea(s) tend to evolve themself ~ a creation takes on its own process ~ I tend to enjoy both and am very happy when the results are basically what I set out to do or something even better is created.
Carol

Cindy / Coffeelatte - Saturday, January 26 2008

I take a really long time to start projects even when I have a vague idea in my head about what I want to do. I mull it over and over, then "bang!" -- something hits me and I am raring to go. It's like having a bunch of puzzle pieces and then seeing exactly where they fit together. Most often the finished product is somewhat like I first imagined. The techniques, colors or finishes I use to get there are often different than what I initially plan.

Carol put it well -- the ideas evolve....

Kate M - Sunday, June 22 2008

Both for me. It depends on what the project is. It is never planned, though. The piece is usually formed when I decide that other things need to be added!

Burnell Yow! - 2 weeks ago

Your use of the word "dance" is appropriate from my point of view, as I see creation as a sacred dance of materials. Almost always it is the materials that inspire and direct the process. It seems at times that the collage or assemblage, etc. simply wants to be born into this universe, and I am there to act as the channel. Picasso said "Art is a leap into the dark." I would add that after the leap into the dark (the unknown), there is then a leap back into the light, and with the leap back one brings the thing created.

Carol M - 12 days ago

Well said ~ I am just beginning to do monoprints & this techique is a delight to work with as I paint onto the plexiglass surface ~ you can used brushes, palette knife, leaf from nature, lace, and on and on ~ creating is so spiritual to me as well ~ as you wrote "a sacred dance of materials" ~ what a wonderful way to express creating! Thanks.

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