IsabelleMaria

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IsabelleMaria

May 5, 2016

Do it For the Process! Why Abstract Art?

5 min read

Many people have wondered why I tend to create more abstract works these days. In the following, I want to share my thoughts on the matter with you

What I like the most about abstract works is that there is now right or wrong. If I feel like working with a green, I work with green. If I feel like working with a certain pattern, I work with it. The creation process is more about feelings and composition. The only things I wonder about during the process is "do I want color X in this?" or "do I want a pattern or line in this spot?". No one can judge whether one part of a work is properly executed or not.

In comparison with realistic pencil works (to only name one example), I don't have to find a reference first or have to put long thoughts on how to alter the reference in order to make it my own piece. This actually bothered me a lot in the past couple of years. I do own a camera that takes high quality photos, however, finding photos that made me think "Oh, I want to draw this right now" has become much harder for me. I've usually found inspiration in other people's works, but taking a reference from somebody else (with their permission of course) made me feel like my drawing/painting was never fully my own. Since I loved (and probably still do love) drawing portraits, working without a reference was not working for me.

Furthermore, I was never really satisfied with my works if they did not fully look like the reference. On the one hand I told myself "hey, it doesn't need to look like the reference" but on the other hand I somehow wanted it to look like the reference to prove myself that I had enough skills to copy a photo. I guess I also wanted to show other people what I was able to do with pencils or other media.

What this all adds up to is the fact that the process of creating abstract works is much more enjoyable for me now. I've noticed that I tend to spend a lot more time with art and art creation as well. When I came back home from a long day at University, I never thought "Oh, I really want to draw a realistic 12 hour pencil portrait now". Abstracts and ink works do not take up a long to make, but the process is much more careless for me. I sometimes even take pre-painted watercolor pieces with me to University and then draw on them with ink pens during class, which is so refreshing. Before, I always thought that I needed all my tools and my desk ready in order to create something. Now I just carry watercolor sheets with me and if I feel like drawing, I draw- even if it's on a bus or train. I also have my little watercolor palette with me sometimes. I now paint or draw more for the process than for the product.

This all doesn't mean that I will never draw or paint non-abstract works again though

My love for portrait art hasn't dwindled, I just don't feel like drawing/painting them at the moment. I understand if watchers of this page expect more realistic portrait works, it's totally fine. Creating for myself and my own sanity is simply the most important thing for me now. There is no better stress release than to express feelings through arts- and art should make you happy, not worried. I feel like I'm currently in peace with it <3

Do it for the process!

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IsabelleMaria

Mar 3, 2016

Impressions Of Berlin

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IsabelleMaria

Dec 27, 2015

Featuring Unseen Artists II

6 min read

Please check out these very talented artists and leave them a +fav or +watch.

pepita-pepper creates dream-like fantasias in watercolor

Aileka creates lineart-style illustrations
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Devi-Eurynome creates beautiful dark yet colorful portraits

dounyatsu is a master of detailed watercolor worlds

Edelwees creates melancholic digital art with dim color schemes.

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IsabelleMaria

Dec 15, 2015

Announcing the Giveaway Winners!

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1st prize: 3-month core-membership + handmade christmas card go to
LuSenchou

2nd prize: 1-month core-membership + handmade christmas card go to
Jarrizard

3rd prize: 150 points + handmade christmas card go to
Aryandiani-Maecy

4th prize: handmade christmas card
IrisGitik

Each winner will receive a note. I will ask you to send me your address as soon as possible, so that I can send the cards out no later than the 23rd of December. I will try to work out your christmas card wishes as best as I can

Thanks for participating and have a wonderful day

*Isabelle

PS: Here are the sheets on which I put your names and the dedicated numbers. I will also put proof screen shots of the drawing procedure down below

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IsabelleMaria

Dec 6, 2015

[closed] Huge (and easy!) GIVEAWAY- [closed]

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Since I have never done anything like a giveaway, I decided that my first one will be a huge one, so- here it is!

1st prize:     3-month-core membership+ handmade christmas card

2nd prize:    1-month-core membership + handmade christmas card

3rd prize:    150 points + handmade christmas card

4th prize:   handmade christmas card

Since only 7,5% of my watchers have a core-membership (yes, I actually counted them

), I figured that a lot of people would be happy if they could be able to win it. I see this as a way to say my thanks and also support other deviants on this platform, so they can maybe develop their page to something bigger

If someone already has a core-membership, he or she can also participate of course. The already existing membership will be prolonged.

PLEASE NOTE: Please only partcipate in this giveaway if you are active on Deviantart or if you are planning to be more active on this platform. If you're not active on this platform and then you win a core-membership and never use it, you deprive other participants from a membership or points they could put to good use. So please consider this before entering

Thank you!

How can you participate?
1) You have to be/become a watcher
2) Fave this journal
3) Leave a comment on this journal and tell me what kind of illustration you would like to see on a handmade christmas card

When will it end?
You can participate until the 15th of December, 6pm (Central European Time).

Thank you all for being part of such an awesome community <3 <3 <3

~Isabelle

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Do it For the Process! Why Abstract Art? by IsabelleMaria, journal

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Many people have wondered why I tend to create more abstract works these days. In the following, I want to share my thoughts on the matter with you :) What I like the most about abstract works is that there is now right or wrong. If I feel like working with a green, I work with green. If I feel like working with a certain pattern, I work with it. The creation process is more about feelings and composition. The only things I wonder about during the process is "do I want color X in this?" or "do I want a pattern or line in this spot?". No one can judge whether one part of a work is properly executed or not. In comparison with realistic pencil

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Announcing the Giveaway Winners!

Dec 15, 2015

I have written all the names of the participants in the order of when I received them/read them. Each name got a number (to make it easier for me to draw the winners). I started the drawing with the first prize and ended with the 4th. Here are the winners!! :excited: 1st prize: 3-month core-membership + handmade christmas card go to LuSenchou (https://www.deviantart.com/lusenchou) 2nd prize: 1-month core-membership + handmade christmas card go to Jarrizard (https://www.deviantart.com/jarrizard) 3rd prize: 150 points + handmade christmas card go to Aryandiani-Maecy (https://www.deviantart.com/aryandiani-maecy) 4th prize: handmade christmas card IrisGitik (https://www.deviantart.com/irisgitik) Each winner will receive a note. I will ask you to send me your address as soon as possible, so th

[closed] Huge (and easy!) GIVEAWAY- [closed] by IsabelleMaria, journal

[closed] Huge (and easy!) GIVEAWAY- [closed]

Dec 6, 2015

Six years and more have passed since I have signed up on Deviantart! How time flies. I remember how I used to start off with a lot of photography submissions and pencil portraits of celebrities, which I shot with my cellphone camera. Oh well :D Since I have never done anything like a giveaway, I decided that my first one will be a huge one, so- here it is! :excited: 1st prize: 3-month-core membership+ handmade christmas card 2nd prize: 1-month-core membership + handmade christmas card 3rd prize: 150 points + handmade christmas card 4th prize: handmade christmas card Since only 7,5% of my watchers have a core-membership