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Garage sale or inspiration
Beth, I agree with Chris on this one, both about the material and color. Her color explanation is born out in Daniel Greene's tape on color.
Sometimes we are compelled by subject matter and we aren't sure why. We should allow it to percolate in our subconcious and never dismiss it. Often it is a door to another more powerful way of expressing ourselves. Sometimes these seeming detours can be scary, but if we examine them, they can compel us to stretch and create a body of work with greater meaning and depth. One woman artist I would study is Kathe Kollwitz. This is not to say we should abandon things we love, like color and aesthetics, but to take a leap into an area that is entirely new to us. It can take a lot of courage.
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