After an absorbing morning with @ruthmillington talking about her published works to date, we had time to chat and I put forward the idea of thinking time. We all agreed, visual artists and authoresses alike, that allowing oneself time to think was invaluable.
So often we feel obliged to rush, meet deadlines, fall in line with work ethics. If a wider understanding of time to think, it’s acceptance, and understanding of the benefits could become a norm I do believe that we would produce better, more thoughtful work!
This was particularly true for me when working on my large paintings for my solo exhibition last year. It was 9-5, and really 5.30 stop. But then frequently started again later in the evening after further contemplation! Most lunch times were really just making a sandwich, scrutinising the morning’s work, what should be done next and what areas of the canvas needed more yellow or more detail! It wasn’t always possible to wait till I finished eating lunch I was driven to get going again! Thinking time was invaluable. Do you agree?
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