It's a brand new year and whether it is happy or not...well, we shall see, won't we? In my specific instance it must be better. Last year, (which is one I want to forget as soon as possible, please) was not stellar. End of.
On the art front, in the midst of personal turmoil and upheaval I did manage to get one painting in a London exhibit. Which believe me, was no mean feat!!!!! And I am proud of myself for not giving up. I am soon going to finish "The Struggle", hopefully by the end of this month. And believe me, it has been a real struggle painting it, so the name is very apt. I started painting the subject's face, finally, about three days ago. Something happens to me when a face starts to materialize. It is nothing short of miraculous to see someone staring back at me from a blank piece of wood. And depending on who that person is and the circumstances surrounding that person are, I can get very emotional indeed. This time I just broke down and cried my eyes out. Soooo much going on with this particular painting that I cannot begin to describe it. And why would I want to anyway? It is up to the viewer to make his/her own decisions about it. I don't think I am going to enter it in any competitions (yet) as finances are holding me back. BUT next year is always around the corner. I am also very VERY much looking forward to getting back to my figurative series. There are at least six paintings just waiting to be painted and I am anxious to start. The only glitch is trying to figure out which one I want to paint first as so many are interesting. I think making a 2015 resolution is a bit silly but I will state that what I will strive to achieve this year is not only producing as many paintings as I can but to try not to go overboard emulating other artists. It's not that I don't; it's just that I have to start giving myself a bit more credit for what I have achieved and will continue to achieve in the future. I am taking your hand, New Year, perhaps hesitantly at first, but with hope that there will be more promise and good things to come.
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