getting acquainted

“When I am in my painting, I’m not aware of what I’m doing. It is only after a sort of ‘getting acquainted’ period that I see what I have been about. I have no fears about making changes, destroying the image, because the painting has a life of its own.” ~ Jackson Pollock

With palette knife in hand, tonight will be my 'getting acquainted' night.  I'm just going to play for a while by trying out a few sketch ideas, then diving into a new piece just for fun.  Perhaps even a collage or mixed media piece. 

My recent roadblock has been the fear of screwing something up royally beyond repair.  This is why my SF painting is not done...and why I haven't started anything new either.  I had stepped away from the SF painting several months ago, and now I'm scared to start back in on it.

My hope is that a few of these activity nights will push me out of this rut.  Perhaps some evening Yoga might help too.

Side note:  Academy of Art University has a MFA in Computer Arts New Media.  I am seriously interested in it, but I need to get some pieces done for my portfolio before I can apply.  Thinking that I need to finally purchase some multi-media software.  Like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, DreamWeaver, etc.  Had most of them for my PC, prior to the breakup (many moons ago).  Need a Mac version though - know where I can get software at a basement bargain price? :)