Interesting that the above two posts contain miniature lessons or maybe helpful hints that nonetheless are technical in nature - why? Because they have been hypnotized by lifeless rules? - no. These principles merely help us accomplish our aims creatively and infuse fresh ideas into our work. It's all about being more creative and having an arsenal of devices that widen our palette. Nothing at all to suppress some innate gift of expression but rather let it come out in a variety of ways. That's is what study is for me: learning and becoming freer and less restricted in the process.
I would rather know what many others know about any given subject than to be stuck with whatever happens to reside in me (or not) as far as knowledge and tools of expression.
I would rather know what many others know about any given subject than to be stuck with whatever happens to reside in me (or not) as far as knowledge and tools of expression.