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Before every workshop I teach, I have students read a blog I did some time ago called the 14 Ways To Get The Most Out Of A Workshop<\/a>. I ask each participant to choose one of the points that they know will be a struggle for them. At my most recent workshop (in Gibsons, BC, Canada), the point that resonated with many students was #5: focus on process not<\/g> outcome<\/g><\/g>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This concept of focusing on process not outcome is crucial not just in workshops but whenever we are art-making. Undeniably, it\u2019s an effort to do this. We are judged by the external world on our results<\/em>, not on our process<\/em>. And we often judge ourselves that way too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

During a demonstration at the workshop, even when I knew better, there was a wee inner voice saying, \u201cI hope this painting turns out well.\u201d As a seasoned workshop instructor with many years of painting experience, with entry into juried shows, with awards, there\u2019s still a deep-seated desire for the results of my painting time to be something worthy of the effort.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pencil thumbnail figuring out values and composition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tiny confirmation (1 1\/2 x 1 in) of three values<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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My demo on UART 400 paper, 7 x 6 in.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Of course<\/g><\/g> we want our efforts to turn out well, who wouldn\u2019t? Yet we set ourselves up for disappointment by wishing every venture on the blank canvas to be a success. Chances are, not every painting is going to result in the perfect piece. That\u2019s just normal! Yet we do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we focus only on how the result will look, we may get so anxious about painting that we never even start it. Our fears and doubts can stall us and so we give up before we even begin. We want to avoid the pain of seeing a failed piece. We think: better not to do anything at all than end up with some junky result. And so, in the end, we lose: we give up on our creative impulse by letting our ego rule us. If we went about our lives like that, we wouldn\u2019t accomplish anything!  So instead I want to encourage you to focus on process, not outcome<\/g>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s put our full attention on the process of making art. Let\u2019s be intentional about releasing our need to have a successful outcome. With the focus on process rather than outcome, we\u2019re free to experiment, to make new marks, to try new colour combinations, to explore new materials. This is how we move forward and grow as artists. Try new things, learn new stuff, evolve as an artist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, isn\u2019t it in the process<\/em> of art-making where we find our ultimate joy? Yet if we\u2019re all tied up in knots about what the end result will look like, we can\u2019t revel in that pleasure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So let go and focus on the process of painting. Make one mark, respond to it, then another and so on until a full-blown painting emerges. Step-by-step the result of our mark-making emerges, whatever that outcome may be. And no matter what it looks like, we’ve had the deep satisfaction of doing, of painting, of revealing our creative selves and our response to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m so proud of my students for making the commitment to focus on process not outcome during the Gibson’s Bold and Fearless Colour w<\/em>orkshop! Here are some of their results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some of Chris Carter’s work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Some of Pat Lester’s work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Some of Jean Sullivan’s work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Some of Gail Junilla’s work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Some of Patricia Bowers’s work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Some of Nixe Gerbitz’s work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Some of Margot Hallman’s work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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And here we all are at the end of the week!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sooo stop worrying about what the painting will look like in the end and just PAINT!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s it for this time. I’d love to know your thoughts and reactions to this idea. Wht<\/g> do you think about trying to focus on process not<\/g> outcome<\/g>? Please do leave me a commen below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until next time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~ Gail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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