Comments on: Variations http://fredhatt.com/blog/2009/03/15/variations/ by Fred Hatt Thu, 17 May 2012 21:54:00 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: fred http://fredhatt.com/blog/2009/03/15/variations/comment-page-1/#comment-2577 fred Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:39:48 +0000 http://fredhatt.com/blog/?p=24#comment-2577 Thank you, John. I invite you to keep following the blog - you can subscribe to it by email if you like - and to keep commenting. Thank you, John. I invite you to keep following the blog – you can subscribe to it by email if you like – and to keep commenting.

]]> By: John http://fredhatt.com/blog/2009/03/15/variations/comment-page-1/#comment-2576 John Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:47:29 +0000 http://fredhatt.com/blog/?p=24#comment-2576 I just love your work and blog. A real inspiration. I am a bit of a dabbler but you have inspired me to keep going and to keep learning I just love your work and blog. A real inspiration.
I am a bit of a dabbler but you have inspired me to keep going and to keep learning

]]> By: fred http://fredhatt.com/blog/2009/03/15/variations/comment-page-1/#comment-302 fred Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:57:02 +0000 http://fredhatt.com/blog/?p=24#comment-302 Heather, if you have a creative urge you should definitely devote time and energy to it. You need to find ways of working and art materials that work for you, and this may require some experimentation. I didn't go to art school, but when I started attending open life drawing sessions, I realized immediately that was the format and subject matter that brought discipline and focus to my work. I experimented with many different kinds of art materials before finding the ones that fit my hands and my vision. Now I have been doing disciplined life drawing practice, at least two sessions a week for 15 years, and I make sure I keep changing things up. I change materials, change scale, change how I start the drawings or where I sit or whatever. Find your practice and do it regularly, and keep challenging yourself - don't settle into a rut. It is a path without an end point. There is always more to learn. Heather, if you have a creative urge you should definitely devote time and energy to it. You need to find ways of working and art materials that work for you, and this may require some experimentation. I didn’t go to art school, but when I started attending open life drawing sessions, I realized immediately that was the format and subject matter that brought discipline and focus to my work. I experimented with many different kinds of art materials before finding the ones that fit my hands and my vision. Now I have been doing disciplined life drawing practice, at least two sessions a week for 15 years, and I make sure I keep changing things up. I change materials, change scale, change how I start the drawings or where I sit or whatever. Find your practice and do it regularly, and keep challenging yourself – don’t settle into a rut. It is a path without an end point. There is always more to learn.

]]> By: Heather Cunningham http://fredhatt.com/blog/2009/03/15/variations/comment-page-1/#comment-301 Heather Cunningham Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:23:22 +0000 http://fredhatt.com/blog/?p=24#comment-301 Fred, I recently saw your work on the cover of Amercian Artist "Drawing". I love it! I've tried various mediums, but haven't created anything significant for over 25 years (worked as commercial artist). I've bought a package of Staedtler coloured pencils, with no particular type of artwork in mind. Recently retiring, I want to share my skills and views in the visual with other people, as my life journey continues. Any suggestions? Thanks for your inspiring work! Heather Fred,
I recently saw your work on the cover of Amercian Artist “Drawing”. I love it! I’ve tried various mediums, but haven’t created anything significant for over 25 years (worked as commercial artist). I’ve bought a package of Staedtler coloured pencils, with no particular type of artwork in mind.
Recently retiring, I want to share my skills and views in the visual with other people, as my life journey continues.
Any suggestions? Thanks for your inspiring work!
Heather

]]> By: fred http://fredhatt.com/blog/2009/03/15/variations/comment-page-1/#comment-47 fred Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:51:34 +0000 http://fredhatt.com/blog/?p=24#comment-47 Wynnie, the pictures of that body painting you mention may show up on this blog, some day when you least expect it! Fred Wynnie, the pictures of that body painting you mention may show up on this blog, some day when you least expect it!

Fred

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