Today, October 2nd, marks exactly one year since I gave myself a challenge- to do a 30 minute study every single day. Actually, I started out with only a 90 day challenge, but upon completing that, I decided to keep it up and today marks one year!!!! I can't begin to tell you how this has improved my artwork. And I also can tell you from my experience, that this has made my whole life better in every way! This is the first time that I've ever really completed a promise to myself. That's really BIG in my book. I think we're all like that, putting ourselves last. So, I'm very proud that for once, I really fulfilled my promise to myself. (I have to confess that I did miss 4 days within this year. But that was because I totally forgot! Otherwise, I accepted NO EXCUSES, no matter how tired I was, or whatever else was going on.)
We went on trip to Fargo, ND this weekend, and saw lots of cornfields and barns on the way. So, I thought that this scene would be best to post as my first study. I actually did this on January 9, 2011. I try to write a little paragraph by each study, so that I can look back and see what influenced my choice of subject, and also to see how life really does influence your artwork.
Way to go Karen! Love the barn and I look forward to your future posts.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Blogspot, Karen! It'll be fun to "follow" your art journey. I think the 30 minute parameter for a painting is the hard part. For me, it would stretch into hours. SO that is the perfect exercise for a pokey painter like me!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blog. and your one year anniversary! I look forward to being inspired by you.
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