Do you ever find yourself in dreams, creating art? Last night, and many nights, I find myself painting in dreams. The format is quite different than one might expect from a work of mine, accidental coloring, abstaction. Last night I watched the droplet of watercolor run down the length of the canvas, and I watched as the colored droplets left the canvas and fell to the floor and I didn’t care what a mess it was creating.
Nancy Fischer, about 1 month ago
Humm, sounds like some sort of freedom dream. Maybe you should give it a try! Great dream.
tinaterry, about 1 month ago
I agree with nancy, it seems your free will is trying to escape from the usual thought patterns you hold about your work,and it is saying be more fluid, dont be too rigid, just let yourself go creatively and see what happens. I love your work as you know.Looking forward to seeing how this works out for you. Love t
ElYPares, about 1 month ago
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT KIND OF MASTERPIECE YOU COME UP WITH FROM THIS DREAM.
darkestartist, about 1 month ago
very interesting dream you had. I agree with the above. I also dream of painting and sculpting, quite a bit actually. I think a lot of great art comes from the subconscious. I just finished reading Duma Key, by Stephen King, which has as the protagonist an artist who does a lot of surreal things, and it’s a great read, very painterly book. anyways, i’d take a cue from the dream and give it a try. You never know what you might learn about the craft, or yourself.
Jay Michelsen in reply to darkestartist’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thanks for the tip on the book. I think I shall have a read for myself! I think experimenting in art is what we’re intended to do, so thank you for the reminder.
Jay Michelsen in reply to tinaterry’s comment, about 1 month ago
Seems we’re funny creatures, one part bound in the worship of habit, and the other part trying to break free from it.
Estelle O'Brien, about 1 month ago
We are funny creatures all right Jay….each one individually and wonderfully made. I agree with the others…you have some breaking out to do!