It would be obvious to look at the tangible results (awards, ribbons, featured artist designations, magazine articles, sales, etc) but in many ways my thoughts are not focused on them.
I'd like to share some "successes" which I believe capture where I am at in my career.
1.) I still appreciate the beauty in other artists' work - and see the shortcomings in my own
2.) A new paint color still thrills me. (This week I tried two of my new handmade oil colors from Michael Harding.)
3.) I still work on trying new things - new colors, new techniques, new subjects.
4.) After more than 800 paintings, I still have fresh new stories to tell.
5.) Spending time in the outdoors is still essential to my work - whether it is Africa or my own yard. I can always capture new painting ideas from direct observation.
6.) Stretching my brushes by painting ranch scenes, museum and cathedral interiors, and landscapes also strengthens my wildlife paintings
7.) My collector base is a gift, not merely an asset. These are wonderful people who are touched by the same inspiration I had while painting the piece. For the piece or pieces they have collected, we speak the same language. What a beautiful gift.
8.) A day of uninterrupted painting is still a good day.
Photos from the past 20 years
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| Linda and her husband Jim - and our closest neighbors (Note: NOT photoshopped) |
2 comments:
Love these thoughts, Linda! May you still be enjoying your life as an artist in another 20 years!
Linda, your studio is amazing! Your paintings are simply amazing! It was great to see you again!
Kellie Guenzel
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