havingthoughts

Lately I have been cranking out artwork. I challenged myself to do 100 landscapes, which has not only caused me to make landscapes, but also other art along the way. The negative side-effect of this though is that I am less patient with my work and less thoughtful about it. I feel like I have a lot to say that I am not paying attention to. There is definitely a market for art that is just pleasing to look at, but for me a message or story brings true fulfillment. Perhaps it is time to abandon this challenge, or even continue with it when inspiration is lacking, but not make it my main focus. I want to feel pride for my work again, and expr

I am challenging myself to create 100 landscapes by the end of summer. I have done 5...95 to go. I am putting no rules other than the subject. I might paint, collage, draw...but I plan to stick with traditional media as much as possible. I posted some the other day...expect many more to come. I am thinking after this project I will do 100 figures.

...I am back into the mood to create. I am working on a large mural for my best friend's baby's room, as well as some illustrations for a children's book. I hope to be able to post something finished soon.