Distractions

I had an event Saturday. It was slow so I started playing with some ideas I’ve had for elaborating on some older work I had started. Partly as I was outdoors and could use my sketchbook to refine them and partially because the piece I am currently working on has me stopped. I know how to solve the problem I am having; but am thinking it through as if it’s the correct process.

The distraction of working on the older pieces, refining and elaborating on them, led to several more ideas. None of which, I thought, am I going to try immediately as I need to finish the aforementioned piece. In reality I don’t have to finish it now, or ever, as no one but me knows my goal. Pursuing the new ideas may be helpful; rather than forcing something I am not entirely sure of, and allow time to cement my ideas.

In this context distractions are a good thing, stepping away from a “problem” gives space both physically and mentally and solutions may come from unexpected sources. The reworking and enhancements of the older works seem more exciting at this time, more fluid and not forced but an evolution. Like a meander through the woods with no specific end in mind but appreciating the sights along the way. So Distraction it is!