It is because of visiting several really great art blogs that I finally broke down to do my own. Learning something new tends to keep a soul humble, and humble I am when it comes to my art. I am forever seeking new ways to make art, having been a latecomer to the party.
When I finally post some work, it may lack "unity," because I am trying everything, although as I have tip-toed into the field, I have spent a great deal of time learning what I can do with watercolors. My intention is to move out of the "student" looking work, i.e., labored, overworked, less inspired and copied realism.
I like doing work that is "fast and loose," even though I know often the illusion of fast and loose can be a long and disciplined process.
I am continually following the work of more successful and experienced artsts, attending workshops and demonstrations when and where I can. As a result, I have learned a great deal from several regionally and nationally known contemporary artists.
I also have become an art book and magazine junkie, and soak up what I can from them like a sponge. All of what I am learning is contributing to who I am becoming as an artist.
As I have moved through my own artistic journey, I have apparently helped a few along the way, as I have become an instructor ... in the Senior Center Circuit! I so enjoy teaching classes, and, in turn, have learned so much more from my students over the course of this new stage of my journey.
As a late bloomer in the world of art, I intend to not waste much time, but to work hard at improving what I know, learning excting new ways to make art, and have fun in the process. So here I go, launching this blog as the next part of whatever I am supposed to be doing in the wonderful world of making art.
2 comments:
This portrait is gorgeous, the dots of light on her face is incredible.
This portrait is absolutely stunning! The crop is perfect, and it's been painted in an incredibly fresh way. I almost feel as if I know this young woman. It's a great painting.
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