When I first began water painting I embraced a 3″x3″ format, created by folding/tearing a 9″x12″ sheet into squares.
In preparation for selling art in Belize, each painted piece was to be put in a 3″x3″ sleeve, which quickly brought to my attention the larger sheet I was now using didn’t yield 3″x3″ pieces.
So, the next batch of 3″x 3″ squares were created with the help of a ruler and paper cutter, leaving behind 2″x3″ scraps.
The smaller the canvas, the easier it is to take risks, to try new things with little concern for potential failure. Last night I tried a couple of new techniques and practiced the big challenge of painting people. The results were mixed.
I remind myself: Patience, Practice, Persistence.
Painting is a metaphor for life’s ambitions. I don’t seek perfection but I do strive for continuous improvement. I try to be bold, daring greatly into the unknown, willing to fail.
To paint every day is my goal, as is to read and write every day. These pursuits support my greater goals. The right habits are necessary for progress.
In other forums I am learning to express my thoughts on life, politics, religion and other social issues. Here, I hope to maintain a space for reflection as I grow into myself again in this next phase of personal development.
Retirement from Engineering, Real Estate, etc. opened the door for new career opportunities which I’m now free to pursue. I’m forever grateful.
May we each find time and space to paint
