Like best – Next time. Art is what I enjoy, that is my raison de le faire. Painting does require learning if one is to enjoy it, particularly when trying something new. Most of my work life was devoted to helping people improve and one key lesson from that is that self evaluation is quite…
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TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip -April 22, 2025
“Sometimes painting is just a prayerful movement. And that is enough.” — Sister Corita Kent My goal when plein air painting is never about creating a masterpiece, it is about time with nature. Check out Tricia’s blog today of great Earth Day photos.
TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip – April 15, 2025
“I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life – and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip – April 1, 2025
“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” – Andy Warhol We artists tend to either be a bit cocky or too insecure, neither of which are benificial. I remind…
TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip
“Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse Creativity by its very nature means you are trying something different, and since we all suffer to some degree a fear of being criticized too often we choose what is safe. This is what stops people from trying to sketch, and keeps us from expanding. So be brave this…
