Okay, I struggled with this topic. In fact, I had just about decided to give up participation this week. But I realized I did do something in black and white this week. I went to page 22 of Danny Gregory's book The Creative License and I drew the 4 things he suggests you draw for laughs before you've had any practice drawing. I won't show you my whole drawing, but here is a little glimpse.
I'm very intimidated by drawing. I know when I've practiced I get better at it. Gregory's book has re-inspired me to try - to explore - to learn to drive as he puts it.
I actually enjoyed photographing this at an angle with my close-up lens - but what most surprised me was the streak of sunlight at the top. I can easily get caught up in an all or nothing - or a kind of black and white thinking. I can get caught in thinking unless I can draw perfectly (whatever that means?) then I won't ever show anyone. But sometimes it is that unexpected bit of light that passes by - could it be called radiance - or grace - it keeps me going and I will continue to try.......
Would you like more black and white - go to Studio Friday
AND this is a very fun high contrast site to explore - the clips take a little bit to load - but I found them quite enjoyable to watch - go to Sand Fantasy
