Any artists out there?

[GingerRose]

I have to keep telling myself that there's no countdown timer on art. There is no invisible clock. I spent 5 years to paint one painting. I have a few paintings that are going to end up 2-3 year paintings. Sometimes I can sit and crush it with sheer determination and willpower, like the d'anvers hen I posted. Other times I just can't, and the painting sits on the easel half finished, calling me names when I walk in the room to water plants. It's not a race, so it's best to just enjoy yourself and the journey and let it come.

I completely understand. I haven't put a brush in paint in over 2 years. I cared for my mother, who lived with us, she had dementia. She left me on Christmas Night, 2021. I wouldn't paint when she got worse. I gave her my undivided attention (and my narcissist husband actually didn't use it against me while she was alive). Now that she is gone, I can't seem to find my inspiration to paint. I have tried several times, I have 3 waiting on me now, with blank canvasses looking at me...
I can do other projects successfully in good timing, but no paint. It's heartbreaking, because it's my escape.

 

[azurbanclucker]

I have to keep telling myself that there's no countdown timer on art. There is no invisible clock. I spent 5 years to paint one painting. I have a few paintings that are going to end up 2-3 year paintings. Sometimes I can sit and crush it with sheer determination and willpower, like the d'anvers hen I posted. Other times I just can't, and the painting sits on the easel half finished, calling me names when I walk in the room to water plants. It's not a race, so it's best to just enjoy yourself and the journey and let it come.

I always feel guilty if I walk away from a piece for more than a couple of days. Except one. I'm just not skilled enough yet to get what I see for it out of my brain and onto the canvas. That one I put away for later.

 

[FrankieDoodle]

@LittleBrownie The things one can accomplish while procrastinating, XD

I wasn't sure how old Tem was when they got 'em, but I had this thought in my head of Take shopping for baby stuff. Hope you like it.View attachment 3064867

I love this! I’ve missed seeing your art.

thinkin about...mermaids...View attachment 3065746

Ooooo it’s so shiny!

Great idea—> mediocre execution
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Mediocre? These are adorable!

Workable spray matte fixative is also a very good friend to have in your artist's toolkit that I forgot to mention.

11x14" oil on cotton, "Mandarin Orange"
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This is incredible!!

 

[lilmillefleur]

@SarahLadd and @Chickymom72 , fantastic work! you guys both have so much talent!

 

[Chookmama72]

@SarahLadd and @Chickymom72 , fantastic work! you guys both have so much talent!

Thank you!

 

[cherrynberry]

Froggo- failed on the right eye. Arms are a little funky, but I gave up on the shading…

At least it’s better than the frog I drew a few months ago.

 

[lilmillefleur]

Froggo- failed on the right eye. Arms are a little funky, but I gave up on the shading…View attachment 3068833
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HE'S PERFECT.

 

[azurbanclucker]

"Discord"
16x20" Acrylic on canvas.

 

[cherrynberry]

I always feel guilty if I walk away from a piece for more than a couple of days. Except one. I'm just not skilled enough yet to get what I see for it out of my brain and onto the canvas. That one I put away for later.

Same here. I try to finish at least one “decent” one a day. Still have a lot of WIPs sitting on my bookshelf though.

 

[azurbanclucker]

An experiment. This is a "book matched" set that I made by pouring on one canvas and the sandwiching the other canvas down on top of the first.