Ugly beginnings are freeing.
I have noticed time and time again, when I make an ugly background, I feel free to do almost anything on top. I can't mess it up and that is terribly freeing.
On the other hand, when I do an exceptionally beautiful background, I often avoid doing any more, afraid that I will lessen its beauty.
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Ah yes, me too. Just had one of those myself. Except it was a boring painting, so I kept on adding layer after layer until I finally ended up with something I was happy with - nothing like what I planned!
I've never thought of it that way but that makes perfect sense and I can see, in retrospect, how that has affected my journaling/art. Hmmm... You always make me think, Zom.
Peace & Love,
~Barb~
Craft Therapy
oh i hear you!
i have this absolutely gorgeous background that has been in my journal for over a month now. i can't think of anything "good enough" to put on top.
today i made a super-ugly page that i want to share on my blog soon :)
I really love the way you guys are coming on this journey with me!
xox
begginings are some time difficult but after you play with it, it becomes nicer
How true! I have a few pages of lovely backgrounds which I have not yet dared to add anything.
On the other hand, watch my blog over the next few days .. an ugly page will appear. I hope this time you find it ugly enough! lol
Zom I have a present for you today.
Kisses xxx
and
Hugs ooo
Love Renee xoxoxo
I know what your saying. Sometimes I just freeze up when I am staring at a beautiful background. I love the idea of "ugly beginnings" being a good thing!
Valerie, I find beginnings easier now that I know ugly ones are good, lol.
Give me a heads up Fadwah, I am excited. Who would have thought?
Renee, You are a gift!
Pink, I have a beautiful background torturing me at this very moment, tee hee.
I know what you mean, sometimes it's the most difficult thing to keep working on something because you feel you're going to lose something that you nailed early on. Like a certain vibe or meaning. That's a great photo by the way.
Zom -
Thank you for sharing your ugly pages series. It is validating to see other artists wrestle with some of the same challenges. {I thought I was the only one in the world who stared at pages afraid to move!}
Betsy, you are SO welcome!
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