I observe it from different angles.
I listen.
I sometimes see shapes, people, or objects that are calling to certain spaces of the work. Then I continue the piece, bringing to life those very things.
This is what happened with my 4 canvases. I stepped back, I walked around them, I sat in silence listening and watching.
I saw landscapes and women's faces.
So I found a large bag, packed up two canvases and a black pen, and went hiking!
A certain place in Arches National Park was calling to me so I went there to find just the right landscape to sketch on my canvases. I spread out a blanket, took off my shoes, breathed in the warm desert air, smiled, and began.
I thoroughly loved it!
Most of my art is nowhere near realistic (if I want a realistic representation I take a photo) but I've started to really enjoy sketching when I'm out hiking. I feel like this helps me connect with what's around me in a deeper way.
Can't wait to see where these go from here!