“Artists get better by sharpening their skills or by acquiring new ones; they get better by learning to work, and learning from their work.” Art & Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland

After almost 2 years of sitting on the shelf I’m rereading the book Art & Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland. This was one of those books where I highlighted all sorts of phrases. They still speak to me. I also found a couple of chapters that seem to have been added since the first time I read it. Have you noticed that?

I’ve always felt I’m in the process of learning from my photography. I figuring out how to take better images both technically with the tools I have and how I see this world. It’s the learning to work that seems to needs more development in my life. A boss, co-workers and a steady paycheck were the my motivations in corporate life. Working as an artist , whether as a professional or amateur, requires disciplines I’m working on. Now that I’m in this semi-retirement process I’m also learning how to work as an artist. I’m also in Phoenix visiting my parents so I’m also learning to relax.