I have a tendency to think of how I'm going to produce a piece before I actually have an idea. I'll sit there, look at a blank piece of paper, and wonder, sometimes aloud, "What medium am I going to use to produce this nonexistent idea?" I guess one way to look at it is that it's part of the process. Sometimes, though, fighting with myself on how I'm going to create the image stifles me before I even begin.
Idea + Process + Anger + Confusion + Epiphany + Finished piece = Formula for the birth of an image...
Of course, followed by second guessing, bewilderment and finally, acceptance.
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By the way, this is my first attempt at the cut paper technique (though I'm sure I could have made the head in illustrator, but it wouldn't have the same effect) . I figured I'd ease it into my work. I still want to include my ink lines some how.
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Interesting. When I write, I get the whole idea at one time and just fill in the spaces/connect the main ideas. I've worked other ways as well, but my best stuff never requires a jump-start to my inspiration. I suppose for yourself there are a lot more options (and perhaps inspiration) in regards to materials and technique and whatnot.
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