A simple leaf.
Perhaps a bit too simple. The carving went too fast and I enjoyed it too much.
January 24, 2013
Start Simple
It's hard to remind myself sometimes, when thoughts, ideas, images are flooding in. Journal pages get filled. Scrap papers with quick sketches are littered through the house as another idea comes rushing in and I don't want to forget. But when starting something new, a technique I've never done, I have to remind myself - start simple. New art materials are usually rare for me. So when I get them, I want to go big. Then I get so nervous about ruining the materials that I just stare at them. So, start simple.
A simple leaf.
Perhaps a bit too simple. The carving went too fast and I enjoyed it too much.
A simple leaf.
Perhaps a bit too simple. The carving went too fast and I enjoyed it too much.
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I think it was the perfect place to start. It is beautiful! Can't wait to see where this new hobby takes you :)
ReplyDeleteSo cool!
ReplyDeleteSimply pretty! xo
ReplyDeleteI love it. simply is the way to go. can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's too simple at all A - I think it is beautiful. I know exactly what you mean about art materials - my mum gave me a sketch book and I couldn't bear to use the first page in case I spoiled it. Keep going - be brave :-)
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ReplyDeleteI found you blog a while back. I'm teaching myself lino cutting too. Its a whole new skill for me. Going to try a leaf now.
haha! i do the same thing...go tearing off into wilder and grander ideas and then end up sitting, staring...
ReplyDeleteit's a most beautiful leaf...and the simplicity is what makes it so.
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Oh it's adorable!!! Love love the soft milkiness of lino block. So much possibility!! Oh enjoy enjoy Amanda! I can't wait to see what else pours out of you!!!
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It is beautiful! I like the clean lines.
ReplyDeletebest advice. I have lino blocks sitting on my shelf b/c I am afraid to ruin them with grand ideas. The story of my process. start simple, yes I think I will. xo
ReplyDeleteSo love doing that type of printing. A leaf is never too simple. And you and I both know that.
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That, I believe, is the perfect leaf stamp I've ever seen. Seriously! Also, thank you for the reminder. :)
ReplyDeleteit's just the right amount of simple. lovely.
ReplyDeletecarving is so much fun isn't it!? and i always find it amazing how stamping (and mono-printing and collagraphs...) makes even the simplest design special.
Start simple. A good mantra to live by! I know I try to dive head first into something, but your right easing into it and starting small is the best method.
ReplyDeleteI love the leaf stamp. What's next?
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This is inspiring! Such a lovely simple idea, and great results!
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