How to fit it all in?
I have a new project.
Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain by Betty Edwards is a series of observation and perception exercises to reduce left brain involvement with the act of drawing and allow the right side of the brain to take over. I assume an amount of pseudo science is involved, but I'm not aiming to learn brain surgery, I aim to improve my drawing and observation skills. At teaching this, the author seems very gifted and I'm rather excited to begin work.
We plan to revive the Ilford drawing group on the 18th July and I want to start with more gusto than last time. Both caddyman and harold_chasen are far too good and I need to close the gap a little.
Pattern cutting is still wonderful, but I am a little stuck on the back of a frock. I may figure it out this afternoon with luck.
Also, having taken a break from my language learning I'm longing to dive back in. The exams last year saw me sick to the back teeth with study, but now the pressure is off and a little time has passed I'm delighted my interest is still there.
All these things need practice and time. They should be part of daily life, or weekly life at least. Is that really possible? So many dull and dusty daily chores need seeing to. Where to fit it all in?
I guess it's better to be overflowing with plans than steeped in boredom.
Do any of you work on improving skills each day?
How do you fit the important stuff in?
Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain by Betty Edwards is a series of observation and perception exercises to reduce left brain involvement with the act of drawing and allow the right side of the brain to take over. I assume an amount of pseudo science is involved, but I'm not aiming to learn brain surgery, I aim to improve my drawing and observation skills. At teaching this, the author seems very gifted and I'm rather excited to begin work.
We plan to revive the Ilford drawing group on the 18th July and I want to start with more gusto than last time. Both caddyman and harold_chasen are far too good and I need to close the gap a little.
Pattern cutting is still wonderful, but I am a little stuck on the back of a frock. I may figure it out this afternoon with luck.
Also, having taken a break from my language learning I'm longing to dive back in. The exams last year saw me sick to the back teeth with study, but now the pressure is off and a little time has passed I'm delighted my interest is still there.
All these things need practice and time. They should be part of daily life, or weekly life at least. Is that really possible? So many dull and dusty daily chores need seeing to. Where to fit it all in?
I guess it's better to be overflowing with plans than steeped in boredom.
Do any of you work on improving skills each day?
How do you fit the important stuff in?