HOW OLD ARE YOU REALLY?! - Part I

Have you ever watched a canvas artist recreate an image on their canvas? What do you notice? Do they just keep their eyes on the canvas while they paint or draw? Or, do they STUDY THEIR SUBJECT(s) and then, with their eyes going back and forth between subject and canvas...do they work their way through their masterpieces?  STUDY LIFE! 

 

Examine people! Examine their behavior in LIFE! HUMAN BEHAVIOR, at various stages of life. Observe everything you can about it!

As I've stated time and time again...acting is the understanding and recreation of HUMAN BEHAVIOR.

All of your characters aren't the same age. The more developed you become as an artist...the more ages your characters will be also.

Observe as many of THE STAGES OF LIFE as you can!  

 

Pay as close attention to as much detail as you're able to. Make it a point to study humans fresh on their way IN to [LifE] -- as well as, experienced and on their way OUT. I know it seems a bit blunt...however, it is reality. And an ACTORS' JOB is to know life well enough to RECREATE THE ILLUSION OF THAT REALITY!

Also, try and grab as many pictures (images) of yourself - at as many various stages of your passing years as you're able to get hold of.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN! 

AND GOOD LUCK!!

Coach Banks