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Linda and Terri,
Thank you for your kind words - it is nice to feel you have been missed. The main reason that I have not posted much recently is that I have been very busy doing research on the creative process - specifically the experience of "flow" - a psychological state that I am sure many on this forum have experienced. It is when you become so involved in what you are doing that you lose all sense of time passing and become thoroughly immersed in the task. As you probably know it is a very enjoyable experience, and one that probably motivates artists to paint more. Linda, I am currently working on a very ambitious self-portrait where I am moving away from the clean lines of my previous portraits toward a far looser, more painterly, style. Isn't that the beauty of self-portraits? no clients to satisfy. I will try and post that once it is finished. Thanks again for your comments. And may you find flow frequently. |
Clive, I'd be VERY interested to read some of your research on the topic of "flow". I find that a fascinating subject, too. Perhaps you could start a thread in the Cafe Guerbois section?
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I just want to echo that this is a captivating and appealing portrait. I love your sense of design and color development. You are so right about smiles. The really smiley portraits I've done are frightful to look at and I won't include them in my portfolio. Just a moment ago I saw your Thomas in the Blue Chair portrait which I also especially love. You have a wonderful talent for color, design and for capturing that magical compelling moment in time. I look forward to seeing more of your paintings. Garth |
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Flow is so important that it needs its own thread, please start one in Creativity Issues. I'd love to read more about it! |
Add me to the "flow" too.
Clive, you have a way of "pushing the envelope" that I love. Glad to see you back and hope to see more. Jean |
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