The Most Intimidating Thing

06/19/08

Permalink 08:14:19 pm, by isculpt Email , 151 words, 32 views   English (US)
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The Most Intimidating Thing

Well, as I've posted, I'm in the middle of a couple of very time-intensive projects, which aren't leaving me time to sculpt. I decided that I would leave some pencils by my desk, though, and when I needed a break, I would do some sketching, so I went out and bought a nice small Moleskine notebook that would fit nicely next to my computer.

I don't know if anyone else has this, but I find a new, blank sketchbook to be one of the most intimidating things in the world. I'm hesitant to put that first mark in it; scared that the first drawing will suck (which it likely will) and that I will forever dislike opening this book.

I think it's a neurosis of mine. I hate for people to see my drawings, but I have no problem with people seeing sculpture I've done, even if it's not very good.

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Comment from: Noadi [Visitor] Email · http://noadi.blogspot.com
I mostly sketch on loose paper so that's not a problem I have. What does get to me though are brand new paints. The first time I use a new tube I'm so worried about if I'm wasting the paint. After that first time though I usually relax about it.
PermalinkPermalink 06/20/08 @ 13:45
Comment from: isculpt [Member] Email
Honestly, I sketch mostly on loose paper, also, but I like the idea of a sketchbook, one that will eventually be filled with all sorts of interesting drawings and ideas and doodles. Unfortunately, every time I start one, I end up creating a few embarrassing drawings and then putting that notebook away.
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