30 In 30 Challenge in Review
Well the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge over at Leslie Saeta's blog is now officially over. As you can see above, I did not complete 30 paintings but it was still a great challenge and I learned some things.
First of all, if I am going to finish a painting every day, I need to KISS. (keep it simple). As you can see, some of the paintings I completed were rather complex.
Second: I don't like to paint under pressure. I.e., I don't know if I would enjoy painting if my life depended on it as in a JOB.
Third: I am not a high energy person. I have to pace myself. I have days of higher energy and days of lower energy.
Fourth: If I don't respect my low energy days and keep pushing myself I run the risk of becoming depressed. I suffer from chronic depression but can keep it at bay with a good diet and proper rest.
Fifth: It's fun to try new things.
Sixth: Taking part in challenges like this offered me ways to connect with new artist friends.
So that is about it for now.
See you again after I finish the next painting.
Maybe tomorrow!
This is a lovely arrangement. Yes you have some complicated pieces and they are well executed. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carlene! If you see this message please know that I have tried multiple times to comment on your blog and thank you for your comments but each time I get a message that it has been rejected by your server.
DeleteBeautiful work Karla! I agree that it's about quality not quantity that matters most. I think it's great that you are in tune with your body and respect it's limits. I know I certainly had days during this challenge that were stressful due to life circummstances and I know the paintings on those days reflected that. For me, I viewed these as "practice days", knowing that I always lose myself and life's worries while I'm painting. I found it therapeutic even on the days I didn't think I wanted to paint. : ) What's funny is the day I had a migraine, I ended up with several compliments on that painting and it sold. Go figure! Anyways, it was a great experience and like you I've enjoyed making new Artist friends! Best Wishes & Happy Painting!!!
ReplyDeleteYou've completed some amazing paintings Karla,you should be proud of all your achievements.
ReplyDeleteWonderful paintings, I doubt if I could paint under pressure but would like to have a go at a 30 in 30 challenge, well done !
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