I understand that, though in different creative contexts — the ones where I set higher standards for myself. With painting, I’m learning to play (something I wasn’t good at as a kid).
I should try it. I have paints that I never use because I know I would expect the same results I can get with pencil, which is not realistic given the amount I get to use pencil.
In that case, try something completely different. Collage, or alcohol inks or making song-inspired sculptures out of old shoes — anything where you can confound the inner critic because there are no “standards” for it to judge you against.
In a cupboard in my office there is a box full of vintage brass lab equipment, Bunsen burners etc, that I rescued from being thrown out. I thought they might be useful for someone who sculpted in metal but am now half-tempted to have a go myself…..
Zimmerbitch 
Cool!
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Can’t it be both? 😉💕
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It can, and is.
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It’s definitely both, for me! And meditative too.
Deb
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I’d say it was both too, Su.
Leslie xoxo
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I think you’re right Leslie.
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I don’t care. You choose. Cool photo either way. 🙂
janet
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Both I suspect.
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And a good subject for everyday things with Lens Artists? 🙂 🙂
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Actually it started as that … but didn’t quite fit the brief I’d set myself. 🙂
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Both for sure.
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Good question. Therapeutic when going well but counterproductive on days when feeling especially self-critical!
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I understand that, though in different creative contexts — the ones where I set higher standards for myself. With painting, I’m learning to play (something I wasn’t good at as a kid).
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I should try it. I have paints that I never use because I know I would expect the same results I can get with pencil, which is not realistic given the amount I get to use pencil.
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In that case, try something completely different. Collage, or alcohol inks or making song-inspired sculptures out of old shoes — anything where you can confound the inner critic because there are no “standards” for it to judge you against.
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In a cupboard in my office there is a box full of vintage brass lab equipment, Bunsen burners etc, that I rescued from being thrown out. I thought they might be useful for someone who sculpted in metal but am now half-tempted to have a go myself…..
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Wow! That sounds like a brilliant idea.
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What a cool shot! Brilliant!
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Thanks Amy
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