Finding that Rhythm

Across the Vineyards - plein air demo

Well, the good news is that I have been painting.  The bad news is that it's not as easy to blog as I thought.  Taking photos of my paintings and posting them is my weak link.  That said, I know what I need to work on.  Painting everyday (okay, let's be honest, several days but not seven days a week) is nowhere as difficult as taking a photo and posting it to this blog. 

I have two hard steps to overcome.  1) Taking the photo.  I know, it sounds easy.  But set your painting up, photograph it without distortion and glare or some weird light that changes the color of the painting and you'll know what I'm talking about; and 2) Posting.  This requires loading, cropping, adjusting, and attaching.  This isn't always as easy as it should be.  Of course, like painting, the more I do it the better I'll get.

So, if you're having trouble with some aspect of your painting: finding time; color; composition - you name it.  Just figure out what is keeping you from your art and focus on conquering those one or two items at a time.  They will be forever changing and challenging in different ways.  Just don't let them stop you from being the artist you are! 

My present challenge: Blogging 2-3 times per week from now on - with the exception of those few moments I escape to visit family (which I did).  Those moments are important and count as part of your rhythm too!!