So here is the third of the three. I am a little burnt out on painting this girl so I think I will move on to something different like an abstract. I usually need to do something new for at least three times to nail it. I personally like the first of the black and whites but others have told me differently. This one is a little looser than the last two. I almost didn't finish it but I had to just give myself and hour to finish it. It helped because you get moving that fast you see progress quickly and it is motivating. I find it funny that every time I sit down to paint I still need great faith in my own abilities. I have to often tell myself in the preliminary stages that I am in the preliminary stages otherwise I get discouraged and never want to finish the work.
Friday, August 22, 2008
So here is the third of the three. I am a little burnt out on painting this girl so I think I will move on to something different like an abstract. I usually need to do something new for at least three times to nail it. I personally like the first of the black and whites but others have told me differently. This one is a little looser than the last two. I almost didn't finish it but I had to just give myself and hour to finish it. It helped because you get moving that fast you see progress quickly and it is motivating. I find it funny that every time I sit down to paint I still need great faith in my own abilities. I have to often tell myself in the preliminary stages that I am in the preliminary stages otherwise I get discouraged and never want to finish the work.
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funny how that works, matt--being in the preliminary stages can be the hardest part, and telling yourself you'll get to the good part is often the only way to keep going...makes you think, doesn't it. ;) hang in there buddy. we're thinking of you-geoff, molly and Q
Hey Matt, I found you via Geoff & Molly's blog. Don't know if you remember me or not. I am glad you are still painting. I remember telling Rob once that if you gave up painting, I would have to kick your butt. Awesome as always! Have you considered selling your work on Etsy.com? There are a few painters on there who do really well. Well, take care, Lori Ramotar (formally Hilsmier)
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