Make mistakes as fast as possible
And get yourself a steadfast interlocutor
![As the crane slowly lowered the casket-laden truck into the hole, the widow leaned over and whispered “He loved that ’58 Chevy Suburban more than anything or anyone.” And then, quietly, “That should hold him.” [Excerpt from a short story in progress.]](https://livingstoncontent.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/widowsaid-2-07022015.jpg)
As the crane slowly lowered the casket-laden truck into the hole, the widow leaned over and whispered “He loved that ’58 Chevy Suburban more than anything or anyone.” And then, quietly, “That should hold him.” [Excerpt from a short story in progress.]
I am learning to make mistakes in more media. Yesterday I commented on some quick sketches by an artist in Quebec, how simple they were and how definitive.
“It’s easy,” she said. “Just sketch the people you see on TV.”
“Not so easy,” I replied. “I do that as well, but my sketches turn out fussy and juvenile. And ugly. And sometimes I despair at how bad they remain.”
“Well, I do 12 sketches before I get the one I really like.”
I found that encouraging because she is quite accomplished. And of course we all know this is true. One need only think on Philip Glass or Hemingway to gain a bit of perspective.
The more time we commit to the thing, the more mistakes we make, the more we progress. But mistakes are part of the process. As far as I can tell, making mistakes in pursuit of our passion is the only way forward.
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Dumb Sketch: Kirk Livingston
conversation is an engine 
Reblogged this on Dumb Sketch Daily and commented:
I really appreciate the comments from all you folks who stop by Dumb Sketch Daily. Thanks!
kirkistan
July 3, 2015 at 9:29 am
Awesome post, Kirk! I’ll be thinking about this post with my daily work on the July project! Hehe! Nice one.
Laura (Createarteveryday)
July 3, 2015 at 9:53 am
Thanks for your original comment, Laura. I learn so much when I see how things look to others.
kirkistan
July 3, 2015 at 9:57 am
We all do! You’re welcome!
Laura (Createarteveryday)
July 3, 2015 at 10:27 am
So true! Love this post!!! Tells me: No need to be perfect! Thank you, Kirk! 😊
ann christina
July 3, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Thanks for your comment!
kirkistan
July 3, 2015 at 1:12 pm
Great message for artists of all kinds and levels, and can be applied to many aspects of life as well. Thanks, Kirk!
Sand Salt Moon
July 3, 2015 at 3:18 pm
Thanks for your comment.
kirkistan
July 3, 2015 at 4:17 pm
Great sketch, true words.
memadtwo
July 3, 2015 at 7:06 pm
Thanks. I appreciate that.
kirkistan
July 4, 2015 at 10:31 am