When I am starting on a new project I focus on preparation. There are sketches, color swatches, studies for the composition, a lot of turning drawings upside down and around.
It is fun to collaborate with another artist on a project. The most interesting part is seeing how the other person approaches a problem. I am fascinated by working methods and preparation - even when there is no preparation at all.
A spontaneous collaboration took place recently when a 3-year old artist entered my studio and wanted to paint. I took down a truly dull study and handed her the canvas, some brushes and the palette I had been using. She had at it and I pried the canvas away from her before she could finish. The result is one of my favorite pieces ever. A boring picture was made much more interesting in the hands of a small child. I now aim to incorporate such a fresh approach into my work.
A spontaneous collaboration took place recently when a 3-year old artist entered my studio and wanted to paint. I took down a truly dull study and handed her the canvas, some brushes and the palette I had been using. She had at it and I pried the canvas away from her before she could finish. The result is one of my favorite pieces ever. A boring picture was made much more interesting in the hands of a small child. I now aim to incorporate such a fresh approach into my work.
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