haphazardity

Is that a word? I'm not so sure.

I am, at the moment, haphazard. I often find that I become less methodical, less ordered when I try to impose a set of rules or priorities. I think it's a symptom of stubbornness.

As soon as I make a statement 'I will do x, y, or z', x, y and z become slightly less interesting.

This may be why, since my attempt at themed days, I seem only to be able to manage the first two before going away, or getting distracted or simply just having to do other things.

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When I had the opportunity to do my art course, I spent quite a lot of time discussing intention with my tutor. I like to work as I think, developing ideas as they come to me. His argument was that artists, mostly, think first, decide upon their intention and the execution of that intention is a vital part of their work.

Personally, I love a happy accident and, if I knew more about it, I could probably cite examples of artists who work with no planning, no thought, no agenda.

I enjoy looking at works by Pollock and by Twombly for their vast randomness and their exuberance and vitality. I often think elements of their work could be stitched and I'm sure there are textile artists who work in a similar way, choosing their materials, their palette and letting the work flow.