I started this entry a while ago - it was inspired by a visit to a blog where the artist blogger (who shall remain nameless) had some new art up. Now, this artist has been creating art in the style of someone else for a while. I kept track of her art, because she was really good and I hoped she'd develop her own voice. But when I visited, she had a new style - which was almost exactly like another artist's unique style. It made me so depressed and sad. I yearned for this artist to find her own voice.
And that got me to thinking about where I was as an artist. Was I any different than this woman? Was I truly striving to find my own artistic voice? So I created this page - think of it as a "goal" page.
The flower drawing is mine. As usual, I did it on cardstock and pasted it into my journal. I highly encourage anyone who struggles with drawing to draw on scrap paper - from the back of computer paper to store bags, to anything that feels non-precious. For me, 50% of what I draw I hate. Ok, maybe more like 70%. But what I love, I cut out and save, and paste in my art journal. Sometimes I only like part of it, so I only use that part.
This page is totally beautiful. I do know what you mean about finding your own voice. I am still struggling myself to find my own... Sometimes the path towards finding your own voice is to listen to that of others, try it out, and then incorporate them together into your own style... i am fairly new to art and i find that seems to be my process.
I really like your journal page you created here. THe music paper especially looks great there. Awesome work :)
Posted by: Dale | March 21, 2008 at 02:50 PM
I love this post and your whole blog. I am discovering my voice as well, as an artist and a writer. I am trying new things, but still want to keep true to myself. Sometimes it's hard. Thanks! Roxanne
Posted by: evanlee@charter.net | April 02, 2008 at 10:48 AM