Knowing when to say when
I ended my day here. I spent several hours on this piece and should have stopped thirty minutes before I did. I’m so reminded of my early days in watercolor — I’m tempted to work an hour beyond my fatigure point — thirty minutes into that hour I stop but it’s already too late. I’ve done something I wish I hadn’t. It’s all part of learning and I still wonder. When will I know enough?!?
Of course, thirty minutes beyond good decision making is certainly better than plunging ahead for hours. It’s all part of paying attention to the nagging doubts and knowing when they are a real signal to back away. Sometimes taking a break to think and take a fresh look is enough — other times it’s best to call it a day.
I’m going back tomorrow. Call me crazy but I just keep going back.
