Artists are often inspired not only by cognitions and ideas, but by movements and kinesthetic learning. Since art making is a physical activity, it allows for one to use smaller muscles and concentrate on fine motor coordination. However, gross motor coordination and using larger muscles can allow an artist to literally get into her work, and use her whole body to express herself.
As this artist began her piece, she enjoyed discovering the different patterns and marks that were left behind by her big paintbrush. Continuing to work, she decided to experiment with her tools and see what different patterns and textures she could make with varying brushstrokes. She takes her time to fill in every bit of the paper, as she becomes physically closer to it, so that she can more closely observe the immediate effects of her actions.
Adding more layers of color seems to inspire her to blend them in certain areas, while leaving other parts of her painting a more saturated shade of a contrasting hue. The artist moves from sitting to standing and tries using both her hands to maintain better control over her materials. She has not restricted herself in what she can do with her painting, so is focused on fully enjoying the movements that are necessary to produce dramatic results in her piece.
Explaining what she created, the artist discusses not only the final visual product but also her process. She realizes a significant color scheme and abstract image within her painting, after looking at it from a different perspective, and mentions this observation. Yet, the amount of energy that she put into her piece made it what it is, and highlights the artist's physical engagement with the materials and studio space as her most favored part.
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