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Break Your Own Rules

The figures from the line drawing exercise were a departure from my more typical work - it was supposed to be something different and fun.

I opted to go two different directions of digital painting at the same time - completing levels 1 and 2, than 3 and 4, until I made it to 7 and 8 where I decided to quit.

As I have already indicated, I think the best way for someone to learn how to do is by doing - coaching aside - one still needs to do. And although all mediums have their intrinsic limitations, most of the limits are the rules we impose upon ourselves - necessary- but changeable as time goes on - for instance, trying to be accepting of the term digital art instead of focusing on the differences.

As of this moment, the only thing I have to add to my own written in 2004 - tips on being creative is this final lesson - Don’t be afraid to break your own rules!

See Also

• On Being More Creative - 10 tips - written in 2004 - for being more creative - courtesy of Outhouse Studios
• First, Break All the Rules - liked the title - and the connection between the managerial model of utilizing strengths and building on success - to what one must do as an individual in learning to do and accepting one’s limitations along while building on one’s strengths