>G, nice mix of drawings over the past few weeks, I find that I enjoy the variation.
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>Here is an assignment, should you wish to take it on: Can you draw your interpretation of the narrator of Leonard's song "Avalanche"? And maybe as a follow-up, draw your interpretation of who the narrator is speaking to. Why have I selected this song? "Avalanche" is the first Cohen song I ever listened to, and it was the magnet that drew me into experiencing his body of work over all these years.
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hello, its4inthemorning. thanks for the compliment, and yes - variation is the antidote for monotony.
if 'avalanche' is such a powerful magnet to someone, it is difficult to believe that the narrator in that song (and the person to whom they are speaking) would continually avoid being visualised in the listener's imagination. therefore those most qualified to draw any 'interpretations' would be those who have pondered upon the matter. artists do not have a divine gift; their talent comes from practice and perseverance - just like most other things. as henry ford said: "one can do almost anything if one has enthusiasm."
portraitists often receive requests for commissioned work - but those not in the business of making money generally prefer to decline such assignments. creating a work according to someone else's wishes can limit the artist's freedom to explore and express ideas. also, there is a risk that the results may not meet expectations, which isn't ideal for either the artist or the client.
for this reason, encouraging people to choose from existing works in a portfolio seems the better way. then what one sees is exactly what one gets, with no risk of misunderstanding or disappointment.
anyway, it was kind of you to write, very appreciated - good to know someone is enjoying these images. you must write again, post a picture or two also
