Celeste: When I first started painting I was anxious, but I reversed it mostly because of volume. I painted a lot and pretty much cured myself of fear. However, my teacher pointed out that an area in the painting I was working on looked "timid"... So, I guess I am not 100% cured! (Laughter)! I like this quote from Andy Warhol. I am showing recent outdoor paintings and recent paintings for the Strada Easel Challenge.
Tedd: I have read Art & Fear ..it is a great book. I actually listened to it as an audiobook twice. I had a recent commission to paint live at a wedding. I had a lot of fear doing that, I don't mind telling you. I am showing you the finished painting (but you can't publish it, until I show it to the client). In the end, I found this project to be revealing. I had the idea I could do it, and I did.
Sue: The thing about fear is that it really makes absolutely no sense. I mean, it is just you and your painting in a room with some materials. It is laughable that this should strike fear into anyone's heart. I wanted to show you these panels that I have been using. The man who makes them has reasonable prices. I painted this floral onto one of his panels. I am also showing the AIS catalog for the recent show in NYC. There are a few people from our group here who were juried in. Congratulations to them! (Brenda Boylan, Joanne Kollman, Za Vue and Elo Wobig).
Donna Sires: I always say art is not relaxing for me at all! (Laughter)! When I was an art director, I would take the work home so that I didn't have people looking over my shoulder...so you can imagine how painfully hard plein air was for me. I've largely gotten over that, however. I was at a workshop and there was a list on the wall of helpful thoughts. One read: "If it sucks, who cares"? I agree with that, but I do always want to do my best! I am showing two recent pastel paintings.
Donna Stevens: I saw an article in Pastel Journal ..it had to do with "Fearlessness". I know that I have a lack of fearlessness! (Laughter)! I painted these pastels in Alaska. I caught this one when the colors were peaking. I liked painting this one that shows some of the effect of a harsh weather environment.
Sarah: I love the book Art & Fear! I have dealt with my share of fear. I've gone through a couple of blocks. I brought in two books that I found valuable. (See photos). Both books addressed "excuses". I can work on something too long! I started this painting outside and finished it in the studio.
Judith: I paint only foolish things...so fear hasn't been such an issue (I thought)! A gallery owner wanted to pay me and my studio a visit! I got so nervous I had to enlist Becky's help! How was I going to get through this thing! Well, Becky helped me and I managed. She didn't put me into her gallery, but I know I learned from all that! If the situation comes up again, I'll be better prepared.
Yong: My fear would center around if I could nake a living at this. Of course, my family wanted me to always do reasonable and responsible things. I bet they'd like to see me as an accountant! (Laughter)! I wondered can I do what I love and support myself and my family? Luckily for me, Za got me thinking about plein air and I do appreciate this group. I think a person really has to follow their heart! I am showing a recent painting of an "Asian Pear".
Elo: When I was in 6th grade I was asked to bring my "portfolio" for review at school. I didn't have any idea what a portfolio was (but the other student asked did..so I felt embarrassed)! Recently I submitted to an event, fully expecting not to get in....but I did get in! I felt I did not belong. But, some of my friends pointed out...hey, what do you have to lose? absolutely nothing! I have learned from experiences like that, it is really best not to compare yourself to anyone else! I am showing a painting I did in an orchard at Sauvie Island.
Dotty: I made a list! (Laughter)! 1. I am afraid of the blank paper 2. Sometimes I am afraid that I will forget what I know! I stand at the easel wondering, do I know how to do this? 3. I am afraid of having too many of my own painitngs! (Laughter)! 4. I'm afraid not enough people will want my work 5. I wonder if what I do is really socially beneficial...and I wonder if it is selfish! I am showing a recent plein air painting.
Becky: I'm different! I like fear. I like challenges. It is motivational for me to have deadlines. I do my best work under pressure. If I don't have deadlines I will be too relaxed. I really need some anxiety. If I can overcome obstacles I feel all the better about myself! I am showing you an in-progress painting.
Jeanie: My fear is that I may be a collector of my own stuff! (Laughter)! I am not afraid to do art, but I am not keen on promoting it. I have been able to paint at Christopher Mooneys studio recently, I painted this there.
Tim: I am afraid of drowning in all the paintings or that the Salvation Army may close ! (Laughter)! When I first painted outside I was trembling! Since that time, however, I have learned how to just play! I still care, though...if my painting tanks I am disappointed. I think that if you are not failing, you are not pushing yourself enough. I like to experiment. I sat by the river and drew this in pen. This painting is from Jerry Mishler's paint out..a great day.
Chris: I get fearful..I don't want to look foolish! I learned though, there is something that you can do. At Villa Catalana I discovered if you drink wine, you'll feel just fine! (Laughter)! Really. After some wine, I was talking to all the people! (Laughter)! I painted this painting at Sauvie Island (with my non dominant hand). It was a great thing for me to do! I am also showing this painting I did of a house I admire. There is always a flag flown on that house. I was being brave sitting out there painting this and then a huge crowd of children were let out (nearby) and I was swarmed by them. They just loved me! ("Hey, that is good"!) (Laughter)!
Susan: I have never read Art and Fear. I did read a popular self help book a long time ago titled: Feel the Fear and do it anyway". That is sort of my Mantra! I get myself into things (and I might feel afraid) but then I just get on with it and then I don't feel scared! These are two demos that I did. When you do these you have to talk through out...! I am not sure, but the talking might actually help me. I am also showing a painting I did in 1990 of my nephew and my Dad.
Eunice: I have a fear of doing bigger paintings. I watched a youTube video about how you should work out your big painting in a small format first. That way you'll get all problems worked out and then it will be smooth sailing. (The format proportions have to be the same). Now, I am fine with having a lot of my own paintings! I have a really good place to keep them, it is a storage area designated for the paintings. It's comforting to know that they are all there and I can get to them.
Greg: My two biggest fears are people watching what I am doing and...just getting started!
Announcements:
Special thanks to Jerry Mishler for the great Paint out last weekend!
to see all photos see our facebook page
Next paint out...Friday, Oct 4 9am Powell Butte with Host Nancy Zhang http://allaprimaportland.blogspot.com/2019/09/paint-out-with-host-nancy-zhang-friday.html
PurpleStride (Walking to end Pancreatic Cancer) is Saturday, 9/28/19. Walk on Mike Porter's team or donate!
http://support.pancan.org/site/TR/PurpleStride/PurpleStride?px=2797967&pg=personal&fr_id=1831
Beaverton Art Mix: https://www.beavertonoregon.gov/1269/Beaverton-Arts-Mix
Susan Kuznitsky new classes at OSA: https://public.osartists.org/public/adultclasses
Susan Kuznitsky Portland Open Studios (October 12 &13 and 19 & 20) https://portlandopenstudios.com/
Life Drawing (am) Model session (pm) at OSA with Joanne Radmilovich Kollman. Fresh Flower Saturdays resume also:
https://public.osartists.org/public/classes
OSA Drink and Draw https://public.osartists.org/public/adultclasses
Donna Sires upcoming events: http://www.donnasiresart.com/upcoming-events.html
Sunday Morning classes with Dianna Shyne: https://diannashyne.com/workshop/21509/sunday-morning-acrylics-at-dianna-shynes-studio
Dianna Shyne has over 50 paintings on display in the state of Washington during Sept- https://diannashyne.com/events
Nancy Zhang has two paintings in the current show at Happy Valley Library through Nov 12
Tedd Chilless show at Stoller Vineyard extended to October 8 (& Congratulations, on the sales, Tedd)
Next Art Discussion Meeting Sept 19, 9am......"Struck" by an idea (as it pertains to painting)....have you had a powerful idea/image suddenly come to you? What was the process like and what was the outcome? Let's discuss!
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