Monthly Archives: February 2011

Artistic Struggle

She asked me: ‘Do you find it a struggle?’. ‘Yes’ I said emphatically, and we went on to talk about what a struggle it is to do abstract art, about how unpredictable it is, and in her own words, how many times we fail and have to start over again. I found that we shared the same problems and difficulties, that I am NOT the only one who struggles, others also have the same difficulties. Continue reading

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Finding the Right Title for your Paintings

Giving your paintings titles can be a daunting task, and something many artists struggle with. It’s amazing how often viewers make up their own title or meaning. If not, they ask about it, and it’s a chance to open up a dialogue about the painting, which is also good.
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Staying The Course

Staying the course: “Persisting in an action or policy; remaining with a plan despite criticism or setbacks”. For artists, staying the course can be difficult. We have the best of intentions, but life has a way of getting in the … Continue reading

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