 Go Bold, 12"x12," oil on panel, © Lynn Goldstein, $600 see more about this piece here. While having a conversation with one of my closest friends, she mentioned that she never had one of those amazing teachers that impacted and inspired her throughout her life. That got me thinking. Did I have an inspiring teacher? The answer is yes, I did. I had a few of them. One was Mr. Rose, my dance instructor for eight years. He taught me the joy and artistry of movement, something that was apparently hardwired into my DNA. I loved the discipline of ballet, and I bring that training into my art-making practice to this day. I had another dance instructor during my years in college. Unfortunately, I can't recall his name, but I remember something that he said to me as if it were yesterday. I try my best to bring his words to the forefront of my mind when I am experimenting with my art, and making what seems like a colossal mess. Here's what he had to say: When you are dancing and you make a mistake, you tend to make a face that broadcasts your error. Don't do that. Just keep on dancing. The audience will never know." Lately, I have been experimenting in my work. I have been using acrylic, working on abstracts, and making lots of mistakes. Mistakes are a great way to learn. I am not making any negative faces anymore either, and I am continuing to keep on dancing. Well, at least my brushes are dancing.... So, if you are also making mistakes, simply keep on dancing! You will learn a lot, you will grow, and the audience will never know. Do you have any great words of wisdom from an inspirational teacher? Would you be willing to share? I would love to read them in the comments below.  The Soul Knows, 12"x12," Acrylic on panel, © Lynn Goldstein, $600
This painting is one of the abstract pieces that I have been working on in acrylic. I love this one!
10 Comments
5/4/2021 10:22:18 am
Love this, Lynn! Reminds me of that Julia Child quote: Never apologize. Never explain. Of course, now I want to know what you're calling mistakes. 🧐 5/4/2021 11:43:07 am
Thanks so much for the quote from Julia Child. Wasn't she something? I think that you may have sparked an idea for another blog post with your question. I will have to show progress on some of my abstract work so that "mistakes" are clearly shown. 😉😂
Lynne Flammer
5/4/2021 11:46:25 am
PS_ I loved the reference to dancing brushes! And pastels can dance as well. 5/4/2021 12:07:13 pm
Thanks for the compliment. I like to write too! Not working in pastels these days. Really enjoying oils and acrylics, though.
Lynne Flammer
5/4/2021 11:39:56 am
Hi Lynn, 5/4/2021 11:46:18 am
Hi Lynne, Thanks so much for reading my emails and looking at my work. I am happy that it brightens your day.
Kathleen B. Gillmann
5/4/2021 01:04:19 pm
Thanks for sharing this advice. It is really good advice! Kathleen 5/4/2021 01:14:44 pm
Thanks for reading and taking the time to respond, Kathleen. I am forever grateful for all that I learned in decades of ballet. Wish I could remember this instructor's name, but I didn't study with him for a long time. sigh.
M
5/5/2021 02:50:41 pm
Mine said similar. She said, "if you are going to make a mistake, make it BIG! " I think any creative can relate. ❤ 5/5/2021 03:10:11 pm
Thanks so much for sharing! Yes, I agree that creative types can relate. The fun realization is that people who are not in creative professions, but want to live more fully, can embrace the idea too!❤️ Leave a Reply. |
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