Bryan Eccleshall's 365 project was really interesting to see and hear about. I like the concept of taking the photos and then using them for reference later. I could relate to Eccleshall's macro focus for the subjects he chose. I took part in a similar project on a photo walk at Henstead Exotic Gardens, and found taking close up photos of the exotic plants fascinating. I went on to use those photos for my printmaking unit.
I also love the idea of having a reference and just drawing it. No other purpose but to do the work as Bryan says. Sometimes I get frustrated planning out projects and just want to draw for the enjoyment of drawing something and expressing it's beauty.
Eccleshall's drawings made an amazing collection at the end and it was wonderful to see the progression of his skills as the project went on. I admire his dedication to stick to doing a drawing every day.
For me I would like to build a big collection of reference photos and use the experience of taking a photo per day to get me back in the mind set of really looking at my surrounding more again like I used to. I fell out of the habit during the pandemic and I miss paying attention to the beauty all around us. Who knows what those photos could inspire for future projects.
Starting my 365 Photo Per Day:
Eccleshall, B. (2013) Forget inspiration. get on with the work - we are oca, The Open College of the Arts. Available at: https://www.oca.ac.uk/weareoca/creative-writing/forget-inspiration-get-on-with-the-work/ (Accessed: March 30, 2023).
Eccleshall, B. (2013) 365drawings. Available at: http://2013-365-drawings.blogspot.com/ (Accessed: March 30, 2023).
Parry, J. (2013) Drawing every day - Bryan Eccleshall, The Open College of the Arts. Available at: https://www.oca.ac.uk/weareoca/fine-art/bryan-eccleshall/ (Accessed: March 30, 2023).
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