I know nothing about making models, but I’m struck by this (pre-pandemic) observation from Philip Reed, a professional model maker. It’s from a short film, Zen and the Art of Model Making, found at J.D. Lowe’s 30 Squares:
“I do not see that just having to stay in one place is a restriction on life. It’s more having to stay in one place in your head that’s a restriction on life.”I’d say that when people you love are many miles away, having to stay in one place is a restriction. But the point I take from Reed’s observation: Feed Your Head.
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There is a series of videos about Philip Reed's ship models on youtube. Unlike the usual videos on model making they focus on influences, history, motivation, and philosophy instead of tools and techniques - although, they're included to a certain extent. The videos are more like backgrounders on an artist and his work as opposed to being purely instructional. I'd recommend videos #1 about The Anne, and #7 on HMS Dido.
Thanks, Jim.
I can easily imagine showing a clip of Philip Reed to writing students for general inspiration — the idea of the shokunin, dedicated to the work for the sake of the work. When I was teaching, I used a bit of Jiro Dreams of Sushi for the same purpose.
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