Art is a beautiful expression of creativity and imagination. Whether you are a professional artist or someone who creates something as a hobby, the process of creating something can be both exhilarating and challenging. While the final product is important, it's equally crucial to enjoy the journey of making art. In this blog post, we'll explore why it's essential to embrace the joy of the process in art.
Those who heard my tutorials or been on my Live sessions know that I'm constantly reminding about – ENJOY the Process. Don't stress about the end result, let go your expectations of the result. Why?
The process of creating art is a Journey, not a destination.
One of the biggest misconceptions about art is that it's all about the final product. People often focus so much on the end result that they forget to enjoy the journey of creating something. However, the process of making art is a journey in and of itself, and it's essential to embrace it. The process is where you get to experiment, make mistakes, and learn. It's where you get to explore your imagination and challenge yourself. Where you find your unique and individual artistic style.
When you focus too much on the end result, you can miss out on the joy of the journey. It's important to remember that the process is where the magic happens. So, take your time, enjoy the process, and don't be too hard on yourself. Be in the moment – where you will find the biggest fulfillment as an artist. Not in the finished painting, not in the final exhibition – but in the process of creating a painting, in the process of planning and creating your exhibition.
Embrace the unpredictability of the process.
One of the things that makes art so exciting is that it's unpredictable. You never know what you're going to create until you start. This unpredictability is part of what makes the process of creating art so enjoyable. When you embrace the unpredictability of the process, you open yourself up to new possibilities and experiences. You get to experience the thrill of discovery and the satisfaction of creating something new. Even with realistic painting – there is a room for unpredictable results. Your personal touch to the composition, your unique color tone mixing, your brushcontrol – everything can slightly and beautifully change the reference. And it is so good, it is exciting to give your personal touch even to a very well planned reference for a realistic painting.
Enjoy the process, even when it's challenging.
Art can be challenging, and that's okay. The process of creating something new can be frustrating, but it's also where you grow as an artist. When you face challenges, it's an opportunity to learn and improve. So, instead of getting discouraged, embrace the challenge and enjoy the process of overcoming it. In the challenges is our artistic journey, in our mistakes is our growth. I cherish my first paintings, I didn't liked them when I started painting, I was ashamed of them, I didn't wanted to keep them. But now I look at them with great love and tenderness – they are my beginnings, they are my first baby steps :)
In conclusion, the process of creating art is just as important as the final product. It's where you get to experiment, make mistakes, and learn. When you embrace the joy of the process, you open yourself up to new possibilities and experiences. So, take your time, enjoy the journey, and don't be too hard on yourself. Remember that the process is where the magic happens, and the final product is just a bonus.
Keep creating, allow yourself to fail, make mistakes – paper can handle everything. Sometimes be bold and sometimes be academic in your approach to painting – allow yourself to be everything in Art, because Art has no limits, no time and the most important – ART IS HEALING if you are ENJOYING THE PROCESS!!!
Best wishes, your art friend:
