When I was little I was mesmerized by the white man with the fro, the one on the TV screen that would show me how to paint "happy clouds". Oh how I miss you Bob, you would not be proud of my lack of skill.
I've started to actually paint my piece, but Mr. Miller says start with basic colors that can be added to, they are going to be covered. I've come to realize that I am a person who needs to be told EXACTLY what to do. If you can give me instructions, I can pretty much come through, like with cooking. Unfortunately as Mr. Miller says "that's not how art works". If I'm having this much trouble just choosing a background color, how am I going to choose any colors?! Bob made it look so easy, I've never seen anyone make a cabin in less than three strokes like he did. God willing, maybe he'll send me some Ross Mojo from the heavens. I could use an angel with a fro right about now.
I myself have always been mesmerized by Bob and how he made art look so easy! He was an inspiration to a lot of people! Even my grandma! Mr. Miller may have wisdom and technique, but I believe that everyone has their own unique way of drawing and choosing "basic" colors... It's what makes your drawings yours and unique to you. You can express yourself through colors and three simple strokes of a brush because you can do it any way you like! I enjoy reading your blog and I hope to see your drawings soon!
ReplyDeleteOh dear baby Jesus. . . I love that man. He reminds me of mornings at my grandmas house and my early aspirations to paint. (That is before I realized I have no skill. And immediately started using 'abstract' as an exucse!) I second Steph, I'm really looking forward to seeing this work in progress :)
ReplyDeleteTrust your gut and pick a color! What's the worst that will happen...
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