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Challenge yourself to take artistic leaps

March 2nd, 2008 by Natalie Roberts


LeapThis week’s theme at Illustration Friday is “Leap”, which is the perfect opportunity to share this soft pastel painting I’ve been working on the past month.

It represents a leap into experimenting. The semi-nude woman appears in a half awake dream state. The wings gently hold her as she chases butterflies, creatures of transformation and renewal, while the deep red poppies are in full bloom alluding to endless possibilities.

We must continuous challenge ourselves to evolve, to experient. As Marcel Proust once stated:

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.

So if you find yourself emerged in creating from comfort, challenge yourself to try a different medium or style. These experiments in time will lead to inspiration, and possibly even a new direction with your artistic path.

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9 Responses to “Challenge yourself to take artistic leaps”

  1. on 02 Mar 2008 at 6:07 pm1 Brian Says:

    Very cool. Nice to see you post this piece after putting so much care into it. Lovely!

    Hrmmm, kinda looks like a Tarot card. :-)

  2. on 02 Mar 2008 at 7:02 pm2 Karen Smithey Says:

    I love it that the wings are carrying/cradling her!

  3. on 03 Mar 2008 at 4:37 am3 Ars Says:

    I agree with Karen–the cradling wings are a nice touch!

  4. on 03 Mar 2008 at 6:26 am4 Crafty Green Poet Says:

    This is beautiful, I love that its surreal and peaceful at the same time, there are so many lovely details in it too

  5. on 03 Mar 2008 at 8:55 am5 Catherine Says:

    This is a beautiful and very poetic piece. I love its atmosphere, congratulations !

  6. on 03 Mar 2008 at 10:50 am6 Charlie Says:

    Beautiful art…love the poppies. Thanks for sharing your insight. It gives me so much inspiration.

  7. on 04 Mar 2008 at 1:45 am7 Cheryl Finley Says:

    Wow, your art and words speak to me! …and the quote by Proust is just what I needed to hear tonight! Thank you all the way around :)

  8. on 04 Mar 2008 at 7:29 am8 FlamingoGirl Says:

    This piece is so beautiful and inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing it. All of your work is gorgeous!

  9. on 10 Mar 2008 at 11:10 pm9 Laura Says:

    Wow Natalie!! What a delight to come across your work through IMT. I just love your style. Its how I wish I could do art - with such powerful vision and imagination. This image is so delightful and uplifting. I can get lost in it. Thank you so much for inspiring me, I love taking part in groups like this, when I find a treasure such as you.
    I will do what you say too and try out a new technique in my own art. Where to start… (eek!)
    Thank you again and I look forward to seeing more of your work
    Laura x

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