Teared, Torn, Text, and Timber

Recognizable element of my art works are those teared or small torn papers with letters or writings which records my thought during the moment of its creation plus the wooden wall or planks and of course the frames or framing which divide the element. 

   You will also notice that my use of symbols doesn't divert very far from realism...at times in can be classified as a trompe l'oieil. I like to represent common things and the usual things that are often taken for granted or those things that are in my immediate reach.
   This insignia style appears accidentally during my Self-discovery phase right after the CCP visual art workshop (1985) and during that time, perhaps I was the only one with that characteristic...but now, I've seen several almost similar works....and maybe I can assume that they somehow able to spread this style...the internet has shrink the world very greatly.
   Those images came spontaneous but I carefully analyzed which item will go or where to place them, and some additional non-copied elements too and then at times stylizing to fit the thought I had in mind. During my early stages before I was greatly consumed by the domestic world, I frequently use pencil (Mongol) to represent that idea..or the concept in itself....

  

Intention Creates A Reality

Almost done...finally I regain the upward surge in life's hurdle. The painting below re-affirm my life's worth in the area I have chosen to co-exist. These past days I've been experience some unexplained melancholy. Boredom in the monotony of each moment even if I'm busy.  Perhaps this is that moment when you are in a state of plateau...nowhere to go but to get down. Then again, probably it's the hot weather. Anyway, in everything there is a season...just don't give up. 

    I don't need to push myself to fit in...I can just choose to enjoy what I am doing. Am I painting to impress the world or to share my thoughts? Some of my younger visions doesn't seem to come alive after all...in fact I've lost my connections in them. God must have His own purpose for me.... am I fighting against heaven's intention?

    There is that realization coming now...that maybe I am building dreams against God's purpose for the whole human race. Why should I be so selfish? So, if therefore our intentions create reality....am I making my reality for the glory of God?

    Lord let me not die before I've done for thee, 

my earthly works whatever it may be. 

Sometimes if I shout, it's not what intended....

I know they don't sound the way

I've planned them to be...

Multiple Focus

   I've been embracing so many things in my life...perhaps I am very creative that I can't contain myself into a straight line. This is a case where creativity doesn't help much. I want to do various things and focus  almost on all things. There is too much going inside my head...

   Well anyway, I don't count success on level of achievement that are tangible...I count it one day at a time and they are not usually synonymous with material things. What I call failure are those things that I haven't done. I have plenty of those things hanging on my head...they are still here...and I am not quite sure if they will materialized. 

   I have so many interest in life that grab my attention. I am so spontaneous and random...somebody said, it was a good trait but not all the time. Well, at least on my case. 

   When you focus you'll hit the bull's eye. I think to achieve my goal I'll be needing machine gun.A multiple casualties technique, if such exist. 

   Well if you advise that I should prioritized and pick what was at utmost importance...I can not do that!

   Oh I just can't contain myself in a box. I want to surf the ocean of knowledge. I want to paint, to write, to be a journalist, to be a biologist, manage a restaurant, to climb mountains, spelunking, playing video games, establish an artist haven, learn more languages, be the best father of the century...LOL
   
   Look! We can try...can't we? 
   

    As of now, let me focus on so many things...

Do You Still Write?

I still write. That means literally writes on paper using pen and I do it more often than typing my blog or updating status on social network. I made drafts, I take down notes, I scribble a lot... even when it is easier to check spellings  using my laptop. Writing the traditional way is not just for mental exercise but for your hand coordination too; plus retaining the correct spelling on your brain and not on your hard-drive. 

Last page of my first Visual Manuscripts

   Your strokes can reveal moods and feelings so I don't skip this part when writing an article especially those entry that needed clarifications. Because when I re-read what I have written, I discover additional revelations within my self that are vital for growth...was I in a hurry during the composition of this essay? Why did I erase this part anyway? or what is the mood of that moment? Those are the question I make to better understand myself. The handwriting itself became a mirror or snapshots of that instance. That way I can evaluate my own performance in a Movie called "The Life and Times of Fernando Mission Ymas"...

   Hitting keyboards when expressing an idea can sometimes make you passive  and detached. I believed when you make signature strokes it directly reflect your personalities or what is really flowing from your heart. 

   Using pens, brushes, or pencils allows the feeling to stay a little longer than  hitting keys. And when you delete the post, you don't have the access anymore to review your first thought. For all you know, your original thought is much better than your 2nd thought.

   Thoughts are like water vapor and when you write, you crystallized that brain wave into a snow. A snow that can be gathered and sculpted into a beautiful castle...until it hardens into ICE. Little snowflakes that had the potential to be an Iceberg. Wow! Can you imagine how great a simple vapor can become!

   Which brings me to another possible scenario...that we can create devastating blizzards with our writing, so when we allow resting time for our thoughts we give ample time to reflect before hitting the "post it" icon. That is why I have tons of drafts that are stacked because I feel they are not worth telling at all. (for now maybe)   

   People can not see what you have in mind. In fact, you can not see them too...so what do you do to make your thought materialized? You act on it. There are many possible way to make your thoughts happen. One, you can verbalized it! or another, You can Write it down. I think writing is much better because it stays longer. A beautiful thought that remain longer can affect the environment much longer...even forever like the Gospels of Jesus.

   The same goes to a bad idea...A Bad Literature can affect a whole generation, for example Charles Darwin's "The Origin of Species"...can you imagine the terror that it had made because of his Evolution Theory? Adolf Hitler made it his bible to spread hate against certain weaker race. The survival of the fittest was just an idea (in fact, just a theory and not a proven fact) but look at the impact. I have to stress this point to emphasized the danger of a not well-thought ideas. Actually survival of  the fittest is a lame scientific thought, but there are people who believe it was true. Because even "LIES" can affect reality. Anyway... 

  MAKE IT HAPPEN BY WRITING WHAT YOU DESIRE!!!

   Did you notice that as your personality change, your writing changes too? This is very much visible for artist's and his artworks...the style changes when his belief systems change. Everything that you believe is what you will achieved. If you alter your perceptions, you alter your future.

   The first influence we learn from outside force is writing. The capacity to eat, sleep, or even mumble a sound is a natural process...but to write is a force ability. Whether we like it or not we have to follow lines, curves, and spaces...or no one will understand what we are scribbling. Writing is one of the first discipline we have to acquire in order to be included in higher groups. People that can't read or write are deprived of certain opportunities. Those that can speak, read, and write better had more advantage than others.

   Since we learned or acquired both good and evil influences, we have to re-evaluate how we write. Do you have the tendency to write sentiment or criticized a lot? Do you like what you are writing in the pages of your journal of life? Then change what you are writing therein. 

   If you wrote yesterday: The sky is gloomy when I wake up. Then change it today! Write something like: I brighten the gloomy sky when I wake up. You did not lie, there's maybe a typhoon coming as the Weather Bureau said but you created sunshine in your vicinity. SO the rest of the day to you didn't start with a gloomy rhythm...and everything good will follow.

   Now, if you can crystallized your thought into clear statement...which is writing (the best medium than speech) there are nothing impossible anymore for you. You can write beautiful poetry, create the future to happen now by writing the thing you want for your future now! 

   Write love songs like Barry Manilow who said "I write the song that makes the whole world sings". Who doesn't know Mr. Manilow? That is what he stated for himself, that is what he makes us all to accepts...He said again: I AM MUSIC, AND I WRITE THE SONG. 

   Now as a statement to myself: I AM ART!!!  Well, umhhh...I wrote that so it can manifest on the world around me.  Better follow what you preach! (grin!!!)

   Do you want a Blog that can alter the destiny of your followers? Tweets that will share your passions, and lastly write your farewell message. Which remind me to stop writing for now. Welcome to your Life!!!

A pen is mightier than a sword. -- Anonymous  

Applying Some Bright Shades

It was so easy to give advise to others about many things. Like I've often said "Don't wait for an inspiration...create the inspiration." or something like that...but as for myself...I'm struggling to create a piece...but I wont allow the thought to lay its egg.

   Don't be too harsh on yourself Fher, my higher self whispered. There is always a vehicle where I can ride...and so I pick up a pencil and start to illuminate...

  It's always easier to gather inspirations and then eventually create when your doing something. The first few dabbling may appear senseless but I just let it flow. Our intentions should go where we want it. So, I try to alter anything that is hindering my beautiful thoughts...or those intent telling me I can't create. I can create...I am created by GOD to be like Him...always making things beautiful.

   And when there is an ugliness in the world? You can splash some paint and alter the view. A little twisting and turning of hues and contrast...add or minus brightness...make it just the right amount.

   The battle of wills. That is the real battle going on in the spiritual realm. Satan on the other side who said "I will be like the Most-High" and...

   Oh the devil must be jealous right now because what he been trying to do since eternal past had been freely given by God to us. God shared His divine power to humans. That was what Satan had been trying to stop...he is trying to keep this secret away from us through deceptions and lies.

   The devil is whispering "You are just human, so act like all the rest of the earthly material world."

   What people fail to "see" was the enlightenment that Jesus had been telling us since He conquered death more than two thousand years ago. He gave us the privilege to experience the "Kingdom of God". 

   Maybe I will tackle the subject on coming blogs...as for now...I will do marvel with the power God has given me.

   

I Received More Life Now

Perception as I've said is a learned phenomenon. We perceived things according to what we have learned either base on experiences or someone telling us. We know it's red because they told us it is red. But what if you grew up and the elders telling you red is called blue?
   We use our perceptions in recognizing and judging things...it is reality according to us. Our Life. Everything that appears or disappears from our senses must undergo the path towards, inwards, and outwards our perceptions. All is subjected to what we believe. Like TIME.    

Longer Times for Children 
   Time is also subject to perception, and that is the reason it seems to move slower for children and faster for adults. Do you remember how long the summer used to last?

   Now does a 24 hours we have per day gradually changed when we grow older? Summer actually does last longer from a child's perspective. Actually awareness enable us to focus on every moment, not just a single moment but every passing moment... the more aware you are, the slower time travels, because each moment contains more life. 

   As we get older, our attentions are now divided into many things. Our focus are dissected into what to eat, what to wear, where to rest, or what to blog or share on Facebook....

   You receive less life, and time moves faster from your perspective and experience. Unknowingly you consume life more faster but cherish very few.

   A child receives more of life, because they don't have the worry about tomorrow yet...they live in the moment. And when they expect or look forward to upcoming events or surprises they took it as something that will surely happen and they never look forward to anything negative like there's a coming typhoon or payment for bills. Their mind has not completely taken over their life yet.

The Lost World

What planet is this? Is this the same planet when you were still a young child? Did God deduct 4 or 6 hours to the former clock you used? 

   The world you saw as a child is still here; you just cannot see it anymore. The world did not change; you changed. You became less aware. Kids still see it.

   When you change your perceptions, and focus on the Truth you become more aware again, and you will see life like you did then. Soon you will be able to see life better than a child sees it or any animal has ever seen it. 

   You will see the real world.

   “Know thy self,” Socrates said. Who are you? You are mind, body, and soul. In most cases, adult live their life on the mind-self and body-self mode. Some even live on either one of the two. They have often or ignorantly forget their most important nature...the spiritual self. 

"For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth." -- John 4:24

    

   Now if God tell us that we should worship in spirit, therefore we are a spiritual being too. Maybe its about time that we focus once again to our spiritual self the way we use to be as a child. 

And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.--Matthew 18:3

   What Jesus means here is that we put on the same qualities we have as a child. Listed below are some of the qualities we must re-acquire according to the Bible, as we stay focus on this renewed perception by daily reading God's word (asking for Spiritual guidance and truly seeking God with love) we will little by little grew up and discover where the Kingdom of God is.  

   Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.--Matthew 18:4

   Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,--1 Perer 2:2

 Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults.--1 Cor. 14:20

   There will be more discussion on this topic, as part of my Realizationism Art, as I've told you before hand that I can not separate my artworks from my faith in The God of the Bible. So, to learn more, if you feel these does not violate your faith, you can visit my other blog: The Armor of God for more in depth study on the Word of God.

THE 2 IMPORTANT COMBINATIONS TO REALIZATIONISM

   Lately, I've been noticing some spiritual awareness even among those who   consider themselves not so religious, the casual church-goers, and also among  those people preoccupied with secular existences. The world unfolding in our eyes is experiencing a global cleansing. The heighten awareness is being catapulted after recent unusual events; either caused by natural calamity or man-made they are so spectacular like earthquake coupled with tsunami and irregular  weather activities in various part of the world, or the global financial crisis, plus some volatile relationship between nations.
   Although most of these cleansing process may have been tragic there is a positive note taking shape.  Therefore, on this note also I feel the greater need once again to re-introduce Realizationism in your life. 
   There is a sudden Realizationism happening in our midst.How do you know if you are experiencing this process? 
   Many may have had it in the past but simply shrugged it off and continue in their usual course allowing an important enlightenment slipped away... 

  Just what are these experience you have failed to acknowledge as an actual divine intervention? You will know that you are reaching the first level of Realizationism when you start asking this two question: “Is there more to life than this?” and “Wow! What a coincidence. I wonder why?” (Or other similar questions and an intense feeling of incompleteness you want to be filled)

   This phase is what I call the “awakening stage”. These are the initial process that will take place on the subliminal level. At this point we will begin the searching…this stage can also be very difficult if we hesitate to listen to its calling. Although divine intervention (better term is guidance) is unrelenting, constant, and stable; we must also bear in mind that it does not rush.

   How do we benefit more to this awareness?
   Realizationism happens when we bring it into awareness. Let us say, a newly retired employee is planning to start a business, having received his last pay he was uncertain where to invest his money.

   To apply the principle of Realizationism regarding divine guidance…he would begin to sort all the event leading him to this situation, perhaps he had long been wanting to start a food business, his former job experiences were mostly on sales and marketing, he was most of the time in the field…then by coincidence while walking one day he saw a man on the rush; eating his burger on one hand and on the other trying to balance his belongings and drinks. He was not sure why the man seems to be getting his attention. He goes home and still later that night he can still visually see the image of that man having a hard time eating with both hand busy and on the rush. That night he brings all his awareness to his interest in food service. Then the sudden rush of idea came…how about creating a meal package for people on the go and they don’t have to use both hands.(Now I leave this matter to your imagination just in case divine guidance want you to take the same route).

   From the example above what do we recognized on this sudden spark of imagination? There are many points to ponder here. One is his previous employment therefore understanding how often he would rush or even skip meals just to finish his job and then another point is the coincidence of the man eating his meal with difficulty. Further, enlightenment will also happen as he remembers during his previous job he had met a client who makes food packaging.

   The point here is when we call to attention our needs, the universe unfold its directions if we are attuned to our inner-self. Inspiration can’t refuse a person who calls for it.

What if our inspirations fail to give the best solution?     

   At this point I would like to call your attention to differentiate divine guidance against spiritual deceptions or impulses. It is easier to understand if you can recognize a deception when it’s coming. Generally, deception wanted instant gratification and always centers on the worldly appetite or personal gain. Deception seems to have its knack on RUSH things. It demanded immediate respond on your part. Like lust that needed to be quench NOW…you desire for it to happen as fast as you can. One characteristic of SIN is that it insists immediate action leaving us no room to reflect.

   While things that came from God are often like a smooth breeze gently blowing…allowing you moment to think, and re-think. Giving you space to ponder. Like a tender loving Father…He is willing to help you…but most of the time before He give what we want He first desire to lead us to what we need. It’s not that God does not like to bless us, its just that He want to teach us “appreciation”. (Later we will know why we need to have a thankful heart.)

   One factor that we must remember is deception and lies always leave its known trademark: Guilt! 

   Here’s an example on quickness of the poison and how lethal it is for a compulsive person and how it eventually lead to guilt. This is where the first recorded deception taking place on Genesis chapter 3.

¹ Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?”
 ² The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, ³ but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.’”
 ⁴ “You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman. ⁵“For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”
 ⁶ When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. ⁷ Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.

   What would have happened if Eve before taking a bite consulted his husband first and then in return Adam questioning God of its validity? There should have been no banishment from Eden and most especially deception should have been controlled.

   Tough decisions require ample time to think and re-think. Divine guidance seems to follow that principle and often they came into view only when we have settled down. (Later, I will discuss how to attract these helping hand in our lives) 

   

   Have you heard “When in doubt. Don’t”? It’s a very useful preventive measure. Of course, it does not mean we all-together avoid immediate responses especially when our service is most needed.

THE GUILT PART 

¹⁰ He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.”

    As a general rule in following intuition one must be conversant or properly connected to the source of inspiration.We will further explore this connection from the divine source but as for now think about these following verses:

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing" -- John 15:5

   John 10:16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.

      

Collaboration of Silence

   The previous blog (Illumination 028) I have let you preview the illustration I made for Sancheeta's poem. I think it's not yet ready for the final stroke because of some technicality on my computer and my camera. Yet anyway, I wish to share the poem now for comparison...between the "Silence..." Sancheeta Biswas speaks and the "Silence" that I painted. The photo I'm using here is straight from my work table...

silence speak your words

by Sancheeta Biswas

 day dreams, night draws nigh
silence speak your words.

faith in eternity,

faith to paint the infinity

faith to realize

love sterilized 

your lips merged

into the deep breath of mine

hold me for ever

hold us together

let silence be our words

silence in touch spurs,

i arouse like a red,

red in your heart

red letter , 

my sweet heart,

18 may,

 u remember?

the galaxy unknown,

yet the depth dearly known,

contemplate on our thoughts,

in star studded black sky,

silence sanity prone,

u are my amber 

i remember 

love me till the end 

grip the lure, the dale

that i paint,

let silence meet 

two musical soul,

mind and body in 

silken threads 

wish to sail.

transitional voyage, 

sea blue to green ocean,

only SILENCE and YOU prevail.

Click here to visit Sancheeta's Blog 

   Below is the detail from another angle trying to figure out why my camera is not getting the right hue and color from naked eyes. Soon perhaps when I fix the matter I'll post it on Tagged ArtLover Group....get over with my Illumination again...I have to reflect on many things....

   Dear Lord thank you for the people who greeted me on my Birthday...

Scientific Approaches for Artist

Most people think that science tries to disfigure religion, and that scientific discoveries disproved the existence of God. But the more I study science the more I came to know God. When I look at nature I saw even the humor of our creator. The ant for instance, very small but was given enormous strength.  Just by simply looking around we will discover that God is continually revealing  Himself and that science has no other options but to affirm His existence.

   As artist practicing for more than 30 years...I can say I had my share and say too when it comes to Art even if I'm mostly self-taught. The short stint for a month long experience as a workshopper at Cultural Center of the Philippines  enables me to take a closer look into the general over-view of arts as I continue my self-search. As far as science is concern I think I have enough doses already of good scientific inquiry by watching National Geographic on TV. I read lots of book on science and in fact it is my childhood ambition to be a scientist, particularly a marine biologist or an archaeologist digging fossils or raiding tomb. 

   Well, after all had been said about my two fold interest I think I can go on and expound a tip or two about scientific approaches in creating artworks. Before I forgot as a Christian since early 80's  I think I can co-relate also this findings with my artistry. Yet I will focus greatly on arts and sciences for this blog...

   Psychology as a branch of science is also very vital in creating a good masterpiece. The great importance of this discipline is the inter and intra personal expression of the artist. We will not paint something that does not affect our emotions or dreams. The social perspective of an individual can greatly affect the art work.

  Physics and Chemistry work towards the craftsmanship and understanding the necessary elements in creating an art. Which I believe is a constant process or the artisan will be left-out in the ever evolving world.

  Technology is also a requirement to understand since we are handling materials that upgrades  from time to time. A good example of relating technology to an artist is the camera. Understanding the functions of a camera can be translated within our own eyes. Like shutter speed or aperture. 

   Biology does not only mean we take nude sessions and try understanding curves and forms. But allowing our mind to realize the functions of each bone structure and how human flesh covers this muscle tissue to be achieve in form and substance. Same goes to flora and all living creatures which will lead us also to Pathology or the study of diseases and we may even go deeper as to study cadaver like most Renaissance artist do from the 14th to 15th century.

   We may not want to go to all the above process like dissecting dead animals but we can take note of these importance to painting especially Anatomy by reading and using the internet for sources.  Science have many other branches that I may not be able to cover all, the same goes to sciences which is too young to understand the infinite God.   

   Science is basically observation.... discovering what will not work and what will. When we reach conclusions in can be assumed as theory or laws. Painting is like performing experiments...and when you experiment you take down notes. This is either via mental memorization or actual notes. Keeping your experimental pieces is vital so never disregard this works, so I advise that you make a portfolio of this collections even if you consider it a failure. Remember a Photocopying Machine (Xerox) was just an accidental discovery. 

The Importance of Observations
    The Secret Art of Looking, in that particular blog I sited some instances where we take for granted our ability to see and how our personal beliefs affects our perceptions.   Awareness and the conscious effort to look into the heart of the matter will greatly help our ability. Like gravity for instance, we know it is there, it is constantly present in our surroundings but we tend to put it aside since we have no practical application of it, let us say, about our relationship to another human being...or is it? Do we intentionally put perfume to attract the opposite sex or it was just a form of habit? Either way, some daily activities became too mechanical that we rarely take the time to focus into it, and that should be the case or we became too busy on tiny details and forget to see the bigger picture. 
   When to look and when to skip the process? As the need arises...or let me suggest that at least give a couple of minute for our brain to rest and play on this matter at least once a day. As we move on to our search for Realizationism, our brain will be skillful enough and alert us when it is time to focus on trivial details. 
   Observation must have a definite goal...the guidelines would be the universal questions: What, Who, When, Why, and Where. Some answers may be ridiculous or insignificant at the moment but trust me...everything had a reason. and Some of the most silly questions and silly reply are now awarded with Nobel Price.  



EXPERIMENTATION

   The actual process of research are done using experimentation or data gatherings. I have mentioned before that my visual manuscripts are my laboratories of experiences. I therefore, suggest that you start your own journal...it doesn't have to follow any standards, just be yourself. The most honest assessment you can make of yourself or what you think you are must be reflected on these pages.
   Here, is where we take down notes of the real feeling we had at the moment...if lacking of words then pictures. Express everything you think worth telling or what others think of you...according of course to what you believed they are saying behind your back. Let it be an outpouring of your soul...
   The Actual Experiencing of Painting

   It is very important to have a good foundation when you paint and this foundations are drawings or sketches. I saw experienced artist who paint directly on canvass without outlining what is on his mind but goes directly into painting. Well, if it works well with you and the result fine, you can do the same...BUT on my case I always go into the process of sketching and planning. Reading, travel, playing, and chatting with friends are also good foundation for your future art works.  Observing the works of others is also very important...like gallery visits or  browsing art related sites. Remember the you and I will never stop learning...once we decided that we know already it will guarantee stagnation and decay of your arts. 
   Don't overlooked The sketch process...I will discuss far more detailed tips on this area on future blogs. In the meantime I like to suggest that you take extra effort on your sketches than the actual painting. To me the pigment applying should be enjoyable and easy flowing than the more refine and stricter discipline of drawing. I always believe in good foundation...paint are there for aesthetic values, craftsmanship, and finishing touches or highlights of designs. Well executed painting can attract an audience...but it all boils to the lines and ideas behind it.
   Again, as I have said I will give you more easy step on drawings base on my experiences and shared ideas from people that I have met...that shall be on future blogs.
   Don't be afraid to paint....This is the part where most gifted artist fail because of fear. Maybe it has something to do with our childhood. Most parents will allow us to draw but wont let us play with paints. Another is some good drawings must end as it is...and we are so afraid it might get ruin once we apply colors from our inexperience hands. 
     Always remember that Art is an evolving process...so it has no particular rule to follow. All I'm saying here are base on my personal experience and may not be applicable to everyone. You are free to go out of the box. But I think, what I am saying here are general rule for artist.
   No matter what medium it is different colors have different qualities. Most blue had the tendency to change color after just a few minute of application, and also different surfaces requires specific approach. 

   Our eyes see and interpret colors at different time of the day...plus the factor of locations like outdoor or indoor paintings. 
   Don't be afraid to show your work. I said be prepared for ridicule and bad comments.
   Don't let your passion takes hold. When we are so absorb with our works we have the tendencies to keep on going...we loose tract of time and even became disoriented with our original purpose and at times don't know when to stop. I suggest that you stop from time to time, or even allow hours to pass by before you continue with what you are doing...this is especially important if you feel you are lost in the middle of something. This will also allow the pigment to cure because most colors tend to change after application. 
   So at this point I would like to give you some time to reflect....


    

   Don't you ever think your idea as insignificant or too ridiculous. Some of those once silly ideas are now awarded with a Nobel Price.