The Power in Creating
By Wendy P. Jones Much of the focus of art is on the work itself: techniques used, messages conveyed, the impact of the piece, its overall appeal. That’s all well and good, but what interests me the most is the creative process. Because it’s in the making, not simply in the final product, that the…
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Find the Opportunity in Mistakes
By Wendy P. Jones I’ve heard it said that there are no do-overs in life. In some cases, that’s true. But in most cases, it’s so not. Accept That Mistakes Are Part of the Process Most of us don’t get things right the first time, yet if we fall short, we can experience a crisis…
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Boost Your Creativity with an Inspiration Board
By Wendy P. Jones Creativity is a lot like love—if you want it to flourish, it needs your attention. There are several things I do regularly to deepen my creativity. The most important is that I am disciplined about showing up, even on days when I’m not feeling it. As writer Carl Hiaasen says to…
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Wherever I Go, There I Paint
By Wendy P. Jones It’s so romantic to see artists standing on the beach or in the middle of a flower field painting. And though I’d love to paint in a stunning spot, I tend to have small windows of time in which to paint. I love to paint, though, so I make it work.…
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Warm-ups
By Wendy P. Jones Creative warm-ups are a part of my daily practice. They don’t take long, and they’re a great way to train myself at getting the details right. Here are some of my recent warm-ups:
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Creative Practice
By Wendy P. Jones As a warm-up to a painting session, I often create a random background wash with no subject in mind. I learned this from my mentor, Jean Haines. It’s a way to test out color combinations and get into a flow before starting on a painting. It’s also a way to pay…
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The Judge for my Birthday Giveaway
By Wendy P. Jones To celebrate my birthday this year, I gifted a 5”x7” painting to one of my Facebook friends. As I am easily charmed, I trusted the judging to one who is not easily swayed—my cat, Ninja. Here’s a glimpse of the selection process. Congratulations to Nancy Glover, who won Remembrance, a painting…
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