New Ideas

Brainstorming.

-Continue with hybrid ideas 

 -how?

  -cut out hybrid shapes using mixed media: scrapbook paper, glitter vinyl, metallic paper, exacto knives and straight edges.

-draw hybrid ideas using Stonehenge paper and graphite. 

 -use color?

-ditch hybrids and continue on my path of over-sized car part compositions in non-functional ways

-yes.

I think I want to do both of these ideas simultaneously so I don't drive myself off the deep end focusing on one thing.  I definitely don't want to stop with my large paintings, mainly because they are so fun to do.  I could do without the hybrids, but when I start adding color or adding in glitter vinyl (because as the girls know, this is what actually keeps the world alive) I think I will regain my interest because I will be able to do more with my hands than just sketching out ideas nonstop.

 I do think that the hybrid idea was greatly beneficial to my work, because now I just want to continue making work, instead of sitting down and letting my mind wander to other unrelated projects.

When art is involved, I think it's highly important to be able to step back and do something else for a little bit to get your mind working in different ways.  It also helps let your mind have a break so it can come up with new, more fresh ideas.  You're also able to look at your art with new eyes.  I hadn't looked at my car part compositions in a few weeks while I've been reading, drawing, and starting other projects.  Now that I have separated myself from those large compositions, I think I am definitely ready to jump back into it.  I can't wait to see what is in store for the future of these pain tongs!