I am participating in a residency program. A friend recently asked me about my class schedule. This program is self-driven. The objective of us, emerging and mid-career artist, is to improve, grow and create a body of work that reflects this process.
There is no formal schedule but the studios are available 24/7 and critiques from four renowned artists and faculty members are given daily. Critiques are assessments,subjective of course, offered by the instructors to discuss ideas, technique, content and to guide the artist, if necessary, in an alternate direction.
I am prepared for this.
I want this.
I want to improve and develop my work.
I want my work to more clearly reflect my vision and attitude as an artist.
I have repeated these things to myself throughout the day as I experienced the painful sting of my first critique. Ouch!
Tomorrow's objective: Start anew!Change direction! Yikes!
Jude Harzer Artist/Art Educator
My art is a reflection of my effort to recognize and embrace the beauty in the world around me, even when it seems most difficult to find. Contact me at judiharz@aol.com or visit my website at http://www.judeharzerfineart.com
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I am so very happy for you. I knew you'd be on a great path. Enjoy every moment, even the critques, lol
ReplyDeleteLori Tyska
Dear Lori,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your well wishes. When I actually go on Facebook, I will send you a message. NYC is incredible! I am also welcoming the critiques, despite my insinuation otherwise. Actually they have been quite good and pretty much all amount to the same thing: I have the skills, the talent, the passion and ideas, but confidence and belief in my own work and purpose are key and something I still need to master:) So once again, the answer lies within myself. I do believe I can manage it this time and muster the strength to move forward. Lori, I feel like I belong:) It is a dream come true. I'm getting there...hope to see you and that your art is progressing as well and continuing to bring you joy!