Brain Farts

One Hundred Ninety Fourth Post: Brain Farts

I was drawing in Max yesterday. I was working with a simple measurements which were 10th of an inch and 50th of an inch. It was late and I tried to do it in my head, but it just wouldn’t work. I was getting mad at the program. But that is when I decided to just give up and come back to it latter. The next day, I drew the piece in 2 minutes. So it pays to walk away when you have a “brain fart.” You are going to experience “brain farts” sometimes when designing. You will find that no matter what you do, it just isn’t working. That is when it best to take a break.

But there is often a more challenging time to face “brain farts.” You have probably taken a timed test when you realize it is only the first question and you have no plan on how to approach the problem. Now not only can’t you take a break, you have to solve the problem. This is where the “brain fart” turns into a big stinker or you work through and solve the problem. The best thing to do is not to do work in your head. Write everything down no matter how simple it is. And just maybe, you will be successful in spite of starting out with a brain fart.

But don’t let a little fart let you forget there are only 14 days until Christmas... but in the meantime... May the Creative Force and Holiday Spirit be with You