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The act of writing down thoughts and observations helps the
artist to organize, focus and visualize all the stimuli nature
presents.  The simple act of “jotting down” an idea gives it a
creative life of its own.  I offer these observations as a way of
helping us connect and begin a meaningful dialogue...

This question is often asked of me when conducting a workshop,
“How do I become a better painter?”  The answer is so simple
many beginners refuse to listen, “Work begets more work.”
If you want to improve your skill set and climb to the next artistic
plateau then you must be prepare to devote more time and energy
to your painting. Paint and/or draw everyday.

The more you work, the more you become attuned to your painting
skills and your ability to think like an artist.  Work begets
experience and with more paintings behind you, the greater your
confidence and willingness to expand your artistic horizons.

Pablo Picasso said, “Making Art is damn hard work.”  I believe
this statement to be true.  After a painting session, you should be
mentally and physically tired from problem solving.  Satisfaction
comes from a job (artwork) well done.

Portraiture painting in
watercolor can be mind
boggling as colors flow and
mix across the paper; each
with a mind of its own.  This
lack of control once understood
offers lots of exciting
possibilities. But you have to
work in-order to grasp when
to let the medium do its own
thing!  That comes from
experience based on work.

Da!  Do you want to improve
as a watercolorist?  Then I
strongly suggest, “Paint a
hundred yards of watercolor
paper.”  You’ll see the
difference.