So here I'm preaching to myself at the moment. With the pandemic effecting us all it is difficult for a lot of artists to get creative. Generally that is not a problem for me BUT ........
To be disciplined in practicing every day or at least on a schedule is hard. There are days when you really don't feel it, but those are the most important times to just do it. You can only grow as an artist and in most things in life if you apply yourself. You can only find what uniquely motivates you when you are painting regularly. Some years ago I decided to focus on one subject (flowers, birds, trees, waves etc) for a whole month so I could get a real feel for the subject matter I wanted to paint. Just 2 months in I found my passion in painting the ocean and waves. I still paint other things but THAT is my focus. In painting regularly you also hone your skills and develop your own artistic language. The best compliment to me is people recognizing my style. I didn't really notice that I had that until last years ArtWalk in Lakecountry. So many people came by and commented on my style. I didn't focus on having one but with practice comes your artistic voice and before you know it you got one. Talent is great but practice is essential to growth and your own development so be disciplined and practice, practice, practice.
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