![]() Hi and thanks for stopping by. It's mid-March and I do see signs of Spring! Ahhhhhh! Thought I'd give a quick look back at my Big January Challenge before I launch into what my plans are for 2019. Soooooooooo....... To recap what this January Daily Painting Challenge thing was......I challenged myself to paint 30 paintings in 30 days to start out 2019. You can check out my blog about it it HERE if you'd like! For me this painting challenge was simply about getting back into the art studio. It was about getting in touch with being creative after a long break full of shopping, gift wrapping, decorating, traveling, family, and in general ....the Holidays! Honestly, I have never done 30 paintings! I usually do somewhere in the 20's. This year and last I did 27. I also paint 4-6 days in a row and take a day or 2 off; then make up ground by doing more than 1 painting in the next round of painting days. I find that this is what works for me rather than adhering to some tight schedule. Life has a way of interfering and so instead of sweating a missed day....I just make up for it down the line. No paint police here! Just me. The point was to be in the art studio and enjoy pushing some oil paint around. To reconnect with my creative self and my materials. Listen to some wonderful music, enjoy just being in my space. Play. Breathe. Relax. Remember that...... I Am An Artist! This year, I have a page where you can see all the work on one page. To see the paintings just click the button below: If you want to try this challenge on your own sometime I have two tips for you!
What did I learn this year? Good Question!
Having 2 subjects was helpful again. The urban abstracts were a bit frustrating since I had to wait for them to set up to rework them. That I may have to rethink if i were to do again. But I felt some of those pieces were quite successful and I was getting the hang of it towards the end of the month. I like the 8x8 format but it may be a bit small. I may have to rethink that. The idea is that these are quick sketches, but this year I felt the size was a bit constraining especially with the urban landscapes. Interestingly enough the studio studies got the most reaction when posted. You guys loved those! Was it the color? That it was an art studio? A more familiar, intimate space? I wonder....and would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section. Doing the videos and Flash Store was new and it was fun to share the process. I will do that again. Thanks again for stopping by. I enjoy sharing my journey of being an artist with you and truly appreciate your support in this artventure. I am always curious to hear what you think so please leave any questions or comments below. Next Time....Chester County Studio Tour Update and Plein Air Painting Tip or Two
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