A friend and I met once a week at a coffee shop and drew the other patrons. We had to work quickly, so we were silent and concentrated on our work. We talked only when we finished a drawing and shared our comments about our work. Patrons stopped to talk to us from time to time. Mostly, they just watched silently.
When I am creating my art I am in a zone, it's meditation for me. Most times I don't know I'm thinking. I had art classes where we respected zoning http://out.at
I hope I am able to find you again I am new to this forum. Thanks
It is a delicate balance to socialize without beung distracted from your own artistic endeavors. I can see the value socializing about art, sharing techniques and not trying to make art
Here in Phoenix, we have several groups that meet where people just hang out and do their art, visit some if they want to, and nibble on goodies if anyone brought some. You can learn more at the website for Arizona Artist's Guild - www.arizonaartistsguild.net for info. Free if you're a member; otherwise $10 --- we have lots going on if you want to check us out!
A friend started a once a month meet up to get together, do some art, and eat together. Very casual and fun. We’re all busy and wouldn’t see each other very much if we didn’t do this. Plus, 2-3 hrs of art and conversation? So nice.
I haven’t gone to an urban sketchers meet up thinking it would feel just like you described although I absolutely love urban sketching. I have to join your Saturday members meet up that sounds lovely!
A friend and I met once a week at a coffee shop and drew the other patrons. We had to work quickly, so we were silent and concentrated on our work. We talked only when we finished a drawing and shared our comments about our work. Patrons stopped to talk to us from time to time. Mostly, they just watched silently.
I liked this essay & I’m saving it😊.
I don’t save all your essays Danny, nothing personal of course, but this one’s a keeper!!
When I am creating my art I am in a zone, it's meditation for me. Most times I don't know I'm thinking. I had art classes where we respected zoning http://out.at
I hope I am able to find you again I am new to this forum. Thanks
Looking forward to tomorrow!
It is a delicate balance to socialize without beung distracted from your own artistic endeavors. I can see the value socializing about art, sharing techniques and not trying to make art
Here in Phoenix, we have several groups that meet where people just hang out and do their art, visit some if they want to, and nibble on goodies if anyone brought some. You can learn more at the website for Arizona Artist's Guild - www.arizonaartistsguild.net for info. Free if you're a member; otherwise $10 --- we have lots going on if you want to check us out!
A friend started a once a month meet up to get together, do some art, and eat together. Very casual and fun. We’re all busy and wouldn’t see each other very much if we didn’t do this. Plus, 2-3 hrs of art and conversation? So nice.
I enjoyed your essay. It felt very authentic and your process was really interesting to read about. Thankyou Danny 😊
I haven’t gone to an urban sketchers meet up thinking it would feel just like you described although I absolutely love urban sketching. I have to join your Saturday members meet up that sounds lovely!