I had been looking for a way to loosen up and create more expressionistic and abstract art, but the fear of failure had kept me in my comfort zone.
I accidentally began to loosen up while sketching out some ideas for a sculpture. Knowing I would create it with wire, I began to let go of my control and draw loosely, as if I was sculpting with wire.
Initially I created simple line drawings with the essential information of the figure which I referenced while allowing myself to draw freely.
After a few days of experimenting like this, to my surprise I was using a continuous unbroken line, and drawing fairly quickly.
This free flowing scrawl seemed to capture the energy and life that I was attempting to give my work. Reviewing it made me feel as though I had liberated myself. I had tapped a more natural and expressionistic way of drawing.
“A drawing is simply a line going for a walk.”
Paul Klee
There were many failed drawings with this approach. I noticed the larger the scale I worked on, the better the results. Failure came from either overworking with too many lines, or not enough from being too cautious. It became a process of harmonising my creative outpouring with a Zen like focus, feeling for the sweet spot where to stop.
I am currently using the same approach to create wire drawings with.
So dynamic and just …. cool! Appreciated your reflections on this discovery, too.
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Thank you Cate. I’m glad the energy is conveyed in this. My best wishes to you.
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Wow — Keep exploring. These are great!
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Thank you Michael. I really appreciate your comment.
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This is so amazing!
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That is very kind of you. Thank you.
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These are wonderful! Fear of failure is often something that stops us all! I have always enjoy so much painting but as I’m not particularly good never did it. Recently joined lessons and stopped worrying about failing but focused on enjoying it and doing it for myself! Well done for opening up and keep going! Your work is honestly beautiful!
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Thank you for your kind comments. They are warmly appreciated. Agreed about the failure… There is a brilliant book by Susan Jeffers, Feel the Fear and do it Anyway, which I read many years ago. There is much truth in that. I find that if we measure our work against that of others, we veer off our own pathway. Your art journey is unique to you. Follow it with all your passion. I’m very pleased you have started painting again. May it bring you, and those who view it, pleasure.
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Very interesting concept!
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Thank you! Its quite liberating, and challenging at the same time – which make it more fun 🙂
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These are fantastic! The metal versions are even better!
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That’s very kind of you Steve. Thank you
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These are pieces of art.
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That is most kind of you. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.
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This is amazing. I loved the second one. All of them are unique. 😃😄
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Liked the quote by Paul Klee, and your drawings are amazing….
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That is very kind of you. Yes, I love Paul Klee’s quote too. There is so much truth in it.
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These are great, I basically stopped drawing due to fear of failure, this has inspired me to try an experiment instead
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Thank you. I’m glad you will draw again. There is no such thing as failure! Think of results as feedback, and never measure your work against that of others. Your art will be unique to you. Draw in the style you want to draw – not what you feel the norm is.
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You’re welcome. That’s a great way of looking at it, I’ll try but it’s hard not to compare. I ended up doing a basic sketch and really enjoyed it, cheers 😊
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This is a great process reveal. Wonderful results too!
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Thank you Paul.
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They say artists are the architects of change and you have just proved it right through your work. Keep going!
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Awesome! Thank you for your support. Change is the only certainty in life. Embrace change. Go with the flow.
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Thank you for your support and encouragement. I truly appreciate it.
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love it !
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Love it!!
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Thank you.
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Please tell the most important qualities by which we can become an artist like u .
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Ignore the rules, there are none! Create from your heart. Create art that you feel a burning desire to create. Practice what you want to be good at, and never stop practicing. Don’t aim for perfection, just get your work done to the best of your ability and release it to the world!
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Ty so much for motivating us. 😃
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Karl, an apt title for your art….WIRED. This (art by wire) is not a simple task. Must be so intricate. You do have a holistic sense. Awesome.
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Thank you! I love WIRED as a title. Thank you for your support and appreciation. I truly appreciate it.
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Glad that you liked it Karl.
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