Today, February 16, marks the first day of my 100 Paintings project. I have been inspired by several people who have traveled this path before me, and so it is now my turn to pick up the brush and begin my journey.
I am looking forward to seeing improvement. I feel like my mind is chock-full of knowledge, but what I need now is to put some miles under my brush. Miles and miles of canvas.
I am going share my techniques, what I am thinking about while I paint, and after each one, I am going to ruthlessly evaluate it, figure out what needs improvement, and integrate that into the next painting.
So!
My first piece is a still life of tulips in a blue vase. The tulips were a Valentine's Day gift from my hubby, and so is a fitting subject to mark this auspicious event. Here are the details:
14"x 18" canvas
Acrylic paint
I debated whether or not to give myself a time limit, and decided against it. One of my issues is working too fast, and getting sloppy. This is one of the areas I hope to correct. I'm so used to playing "beat the clock" when it comes to various tasks that I think it's become ingrained. So I'm making myself slow down. And I'm happier with my progress. I painted for about 3 hours today. It's not done yet, but I hope to finish it soon.
Till then!
So!
My first piece is a still life of tulips in a blue vase. The tulips were a Valentine's Day gift from my hubby, and so is a fitting subject to mark this auspicious event. Here are the details:
14"x 18" canvas
Acrylic paint
I debated whether or not to give myself a time limit, and decided against it. One of my issues is working too fast, and getting sloppy. This is one of the areas I hope to correct. I'm so used to playing "beat the clock" when it comes to various tasks that I think it's become ingrained. So I'm making myself slow down. And I'm happier with my progress. I painted for about 3 hours today. It's not done yet, but I hope to finish it soon.
Till then!
