I revisited the work I had produced for this unit so far and noticed how this part of the course focussed on certain areas: how to let creativity flow, where to find inspiration and experimenting with new creative approaches.
In my sketchbook, I explored areas I am interested in, challenges I sometimes encounter and questions I have about my practice.
I identified several questions I could focus on for the critical review. Some of them are:
- How to define my comfort zone in my practice and stretch without going too far?
- When is a piece of artwork completed and how to keep the dynamic between the finished piece and the original sketch?
- How to find a balance between focussing on one area and experimenting?
- Is AI an opportunity or a threat to creativity?
I considered doing some research about AI and the impact for digital illustrators, but I did not feel that it was relevant to this unit.
I decided to explore the balance between experimenting and focussing on one area. This is something I often struggle with. I really enjoy discovering new techniques and every time I see the work of an illustrator I like, I want to improve my skills in that field. It might be digital painting, working with watercolour, focussing on cartoon characters, urban sketching, graffiti style, patterns and so much more.
I thought it would be interesting to do some research and look at how some artists find that balance.
Sources:
www.art2life.com/2019/10/20/do-you-have-too-many-directions-for-your-art/
www.santafepaintingworkshops.com/experimentation-and-consistency/#:~:text=Let%20your%20creative%20spirit%20roam,the%20next%20series%20will%20be.
www.amam.oberlin.edu/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/2020/09/08/do-it-again-repetition-as-artistic-strategy-1945-to-now
www.janellepetersonceramics.com/blog/does-repetition-create-recognition/
www.creativeboom.com/tips/how-to-find-your-artistic-voice-an-essential-guide-by-lisa-congdon-to-work-your-creative-magic/
Catherine Roux Degree in Illustration 