Why we can't finish Anything.

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2 ай бұрын

If we know art is a volume game, why does the last 2% of a project take 95% of our time? Fear of calling something finished. If something is finished, it implies it is the best we could do. A direct measure of us as a maker - as a creator - a person. It is easier to have a bunch of unfinished projects that are "almost finished". "Look at all my potential! Not my execution." Move onto the next idea that we don't finish.
Finishing work shows the world that WE are the work in progress.

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@mearam22 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic take. Both pieces are beautiful, but my eye loves the black on the edges. In the right space, to another eye, the first piece is perfect. I have that book from years ago. I had forgotten about it. Just now exploring this new art form and trying to figure out what I'm supposed to make. Thank you. Thank you for sharing the vulnerable part.

@Philip-Roberts 2 ай бұрын

It is a tough book as she makes you work - however, it is extremely effective.

@JodySkyWalker Ай бұрын

Wow. This totally hits home

@Philip-Roberts Ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that!

@clivesmith4443 2 ай бұрын

Your work is amazing!

@Philip-Roberts Ай бұрын

Hey thanks!

@RDF-TV 2 ай бұрын

This is so beautiful, it’s so fricking relatable. Thank you

@Philip-Roberts 2 ай бұрын

Hey, glad you think so.

@CaliVapor 8 күн бұрын

Looks good from my house, but would look better in my house 😆

@Philip-Roberts 8 күн бұрын

Haha love this.

@OldCrowDesigns Ай бұрын

This video is a perfect reflection of my current mindset

@Philip-Roberts Ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that - It is tough one.

@bradg4433 2 ай бұрын

you work with a laser as well, hard to not seek perfection and carry through with the detail. And the difference between clean finish and superb detail becomes more clear.

@Philip-Roberts 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, exactly - perfectly said.

@bradg4433 2 ай бұрын

@@Philip-Roberts Awesome work sir, inspiring!

@Philip-Roberts 2 ай бұрын

@@bradg4433 You are kind.

@blakeeldridge2466 Ай бұрын

I have a laser business and I am struggling so hard with paint on the edges. Hang in there

@Philip-Roberts Ай бұрын

We pre-painted everything before cutting. That tends to work better

@blakeeldridge2466 Ай бұрын

@@Philip-Roberts I have done that and get smoke stains, do you clean with a rag or product afterwards?

@Philip-Roberts Ай бұрын

@@blakeeldridge2466 We pre-mask the entire sheet prior to cutting then slowly remove the entire masking by hand after cutting.

@blakeeldridge2466 Ай бұрын

@@Philip-Roberts nice. I had tried that but the mask left a reside. I think I need to try a different brand. I would love to chat more sometime if you’re interested

@lovettkecheng5442 Ай бұрын

A few years into my laser engraving journey with entry level lasers.Hi Philip how do you get the edges black do you paint before cutting or after with a brush.

@Philip-Roberts Ай бұрын

The black edges are just from burning through with the laser.

@gameboy398 2 ай бұрын

nice

@Philip-Roberts 2 ай бұрын

You nice.

@soorenaaslani7491 2 ай бұрын

I was just wondering is this your original work? I've seen this being sold elsewhere that's why I'm asking

@Philip-Roberts 2 ай бұрын

This is my original work but people have spent a significant amount of time in order to copy my work 🙁. I would love to know where you have seen it so I can check it out? Thanks for letting me know honestly.

@biodieseler1 15 күн бұрын

I think the word perfect is misused a lot. In this context, you mean 'meets and acceptable level of quality', but that doesn't have the right ring to it for expressing your frustration.

@andradadimitriu3514 Ай бұрын

the first one was better, imo

@Philip-Roberts Ай бұрын

haha good to know!

@MumonkanVII 2 ай бұрын

wabi-sabi. i think most creatives and artists struggle with this same exact thing, but as easy as it is to say embrace imperfection, i think this striving also pushes our art at the same time.

@Philip-Roberts 2 ай бұрын

Right, exactly. It's tough to know in the moment