Painting What You Know

"Painting What You Know" isn't always easy. What we think we know isn't the same as knowing. In the art world, much of knowing comes from having had an experience, or experiences. That is just the tip of the iceberg. Every day I paint out I learn something. My focus is the visual world, but other elements are always present. Choices have to be made. People talk to me about my painting, about "the painting" and influence my choices. This last month I've made a special effort to get out and paint. I stopped making the little thumbnail sketches and value studies that have always helped me figure out a composition, color scheme, patterns. Today I read an article that reminds me I need to follow my own path. Choices. http://christensenworkshops.com/wordpress/