Every week of every class I have ever taught a student at some level has expressed their urgent needs. Yes they are all in a rush, to what I wonder?
To paint well? The best they can?
To finish every start as quickly as possible?
To sell their paintings? Yes especially this one.
Hey the truth is we all want our art to sell. But if you are rushing the process it’s going to end up in your own collection.
I preach about taking your time with each stage, building slowly. Problem solving.
We are talking about the finish here. Finishing up our work strong. The right way.
And the right way for me is to live with my work. Put it on the wall. Bring it in the kitchen while I cook. Put it in a new frame or two and see how it looks. Turn your canvas upside down and check for false notes. You must look for trouble here. Be your own best critic. Be tougher on your art than anyone else.
Because your client is going to hang your piece in their home or business and live with it, for many years. I want to keep getting the feedback that my work looks great in different times of the day. That my work shows well with the lights off too.
I don’t want to just sell my work. I want to have it collected.
So I study these strong paintings in my studio, living with them for the last few days before delivery… or not.
Taking my time here.
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