06-23-2014, 07:27 PM
Hi Danny,
I would say that the best way to study any subject is to ... "enjoy it." "Grinding" on anything is a chore and generally we all despise chores; so why would you expect something positive to arise from a task that is deplorable. Why not do a plein air because you enjoy it? If you are really interested in creating environments for a living, then studying nature is a foregone conclusion. How can you understand an invented environment if you can't understand the environment that surrounds you every day. Here are a few examples of artists, that not only enjoy their work as environment artists, but also make an effort to improve their craft by observing the world around them every day. Not because of some internet regimen but because they enjoy creating landscapes that inspire wonder.
Kazuo Oga
Nathan Fowkes
Paul Lassaine
What sets them apart from everyone else is that they enjoy observing the world around them as much as creating new worlds from thin air. Practicing is great whether from photos or real life. The most important component is your mental state when doing these studies. Success won't come from "grinding" but from "FINDING", the real passion in your work. What makes your vision unique and interesting, and how can you show this viewpoint to your audience. Hope this helps.
I would say that the best way to study any subject is to ... "enjoy it." "Grinding" on anything is a chore and generally we all despise chores; so why would you expect something positive to arise from a task that is deplorable. Why not do a plein air because you enjoy it? If you are really interested in creating environments for a living, then studying nature is a foregone conclusion. How can you understand an invented environment if you can't understand the environment that surrounds you every day. Here are a few examples of artists, that not only enjoy their work as environment artists, but also make an effort to improve their craft by observing the world around them every day. Not because of some internet regimen but because they enjoy creating landscapes that inspire wonder.
Kazuo Oga
Nathan Fowkes
Paul Lassaine
What sets them apart from everyone else is that they enjoy observing the world around them as much as creating new worlds from thin air. Practicing is great whether from photos or real life. The most important component is your mental state when doing these studies. Success won't come from "grinding" but from "FINDING", the real passion in your work. What makes your vision unique and interesting, and how can you show this viewpoint to your audience. Hope this helps.
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"... for drawing is a thinking person's art." - Walt Stanchfield.
"... for drawing is a thinking person's art." - Walt Stanchfield.