What distraction looks like.

3/9/2017

Recently, my life has been filled with a lot of distractions. It happens. Family needs, bad weather, this meeting, that obligation. I try to maintain firm boundaries around my studio practice. When I don't, my work suffers, and I suffer. Believe me, there are days when I invite distraction, but in general, studio time is not negotiable. When I feel distracted, I allow myself to experiment. Often I begin by mixing paint. Creating colors I love. I add other materials whose color, texture or shapes interest me. Then I begin to build. No expectations. Here's a shot of what distraction looks like at the end of the day.

5 Comments

Dannielle Sargent link

4/21/2017 05:44:24 am

That's a good day. Great work, great mindset.

Volpe

4/21/2017 05:18:47 pm

Beauty born of just being "in it"

Lisa

4/22/2017 08:06:51 am

Thanks Chris

Allyson

4/24/2019 08:36:00 pm

I just discovered your work. I like it very much. About myself quickly... was a single parent at 19, put myself through the University of Oregon and earned a BFA with a minor in Art History - 1980. Had to make a living and worked for Portland Community College in the AV dept, also opened up a campus gallery and began a school program where the college would purchase a significant piece of Pacific NW art and install it as part of permanent collection. I met my husband, had another baby, went back to college, worked for National Geographic, taught Social studies at the high school level, got teacher of year, took a break and worked at Lawrence Gallery in Sheridan,Oregon. It’s an international gallery and I actually stayed there for 7 years before returning to teaching. I’m now retired, my son designed a gorgeous studio for me and he and my husband just finished it.
There. So... I do have a good eye I’ve been told. Our work does resemble each other’s. I really enjoy your still life series from 2015 in particular- not that your current one’s aren’t interesting as well. I happened on the earlier works first. I really love the palette zone you limited yourself to. Just yummy. I appreciate parts of your blog. Death of a significant family member can really turn your interior self all which way. When I was 19, pregnant with my daughter unbeknownst to my parents... the father of my baby cut down a tree that killed my 15 year old brother and another boy. My parents ended up leaving the state and my daughter and me behind shortly after she was born. It has taken me years to put all of that into some form I could live with. Enough of that.
Any how... I very much like your work and would love to hear from you.
Warmly,
Allyson

Lisa

4/25/2019 06:16:22 am

Hello Allyson,
Thank you for your comments. What a story! I suppose we all get there however we get there—and not necessarily on our time clock or choosing. You sound like a strong person. I hope you are able to get into your new beautiful studio and create. Please send me a link to your website if you have one. I’d like to see your work. One of my favorite quotes is “the only constant is change.” I think artistic expression should be free to roam. Ultimately seeking our own unique voice. I wish you much success on your continued journey. All my best, Lisa

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