So you’ve got your idea nailed down inside the pages of a journal or sketchbook! Yea – congratulations! But what now ….?
Lets make it “happen” :
- What do you want to end up with? A wall hanging? A cushion cover? Journal cover? Quilt? Stitchery? Gift? Momento?
- Size is the next factor to be considered – use a ruler or tape measure and work out some basic external finished measurements. How will you display the finished object?
- Roughly draw up a plan on paper as to how you would like your composition to look, ask – does it have balance, flow and harmony, are there any obvious blank spaces that require addressing, does the picture tell a story for the viewer? Does it covey the message that I am trying to illustrate?
- Decide which technique would suit your idea best, or if there is a technique that you would like to try out?
- Use your plan to decide where to start, for instance, does the background need to be in place before any other major elements can be added?
- Start the preparation work, gathering the resources and tools – and take the first step towards the physical representation of your idea.
- Plan the order in which the composition aspects will be addressed. Roughly plan your creative sequence.
- Set your plan in action.
Be a risk taker, try something “out of your comfort zone”, enjoy the learning curve and feel the creative joy. Mistakes are not bad – they are the journey and learning curve that will help you to be closer to where you want to be in the creative process.
Post in the comment section if you would like to bounce some ideas around with me.
