Inspiring Artists

Carlos Rodriguez




Jet Martinez



Apex




Susan Cervantes

Studies

Studies. An important element to painting that I many times overlook and don't take advantage of. Studies should be something that comes automatic when thinking of new ideas for paintings or when trying to work out issues that you run into. The struggle for me is setting aside the time to constantly make new studies instead of delving directly into a project. I also have to remind myself not to get caught up on a single image or idea so as much as I hate to put something aside and move on to the next idea without feeling a sense of completion, it is sometimes necessary. But making sure to add something new to each study or making a shift from the last can keep the project fresh and interesting. Once you have a wide variety of studies it is easier to see the issues you will have to work on for the project itself. For this project in particular, I need to make sure each different element is able to work with each other and create the story and feeling that lies behind it.