|
John, this is a excellent point and something that all at times need to reflect on. I think all can get tied up in something, we are working on, that we at times cannot see what is starring us in the face.
I, like you, do the walk, back and forth, back and forth. Being that my studio space is quite small I need to walk out into the day room in order to see my work at a proper distance. Again all relative how big the peace I'm working on is.
When I get close to completion or I am stuck on something that I am not able to figure out at the time, I take it of the easel and hang it on the wall and work on something else. While it is on the wall I attempt to solve the problem critically asking question after question like: what do I need to do to make it work, to give the subject life.
I must admit at time I have been inspired and was able to finish something quite quickly but have submitted it to extensive critique before presenting the finished product to the client. I also admit that I have spent sleepless nights but I do my best to stay away from such procedures. Most of the time I reserve the night hours for sleep or at times study, always keeping in mind the wisdom in proper rest.
|