Eye for Detail

I’m amazed at the level of detail some artists put into their work. I know many times I end up overworking a piece in an effort to capture all the details I see. In fact, it’s more of a challenge for me to keep my drawings more simplistic and spontaneous. Overall I think most artists share this appreciation for the tiniest details, whether or not they actually incorporate them into their work. I think the biggest downside to the critical eye is it doesn’t go away when you’re not doing art. Suddenly the easiest, most superficial decisions become an exercise in neurotic obsession.