I saw a quote the other day by Winston Churchill: "Beginning with audacity is a very great part of the art of painting." It got me thinking. I can't say that I approach my painting with audacity. I do start each piece thinking that I am going to convey an image that I see in my head or have seen in reality (to some degree). If that surety or drive is audacity, then I would agree, but there are so many times the canvas and paint take me in the direction I didn't know I even wanted to go. Those "happy accidents" are the best part of painting, because they give ME an unexpected thrill and excitement to continue. I never go through a painting always getting what I expected at the beginning. Really, what would be the fun in that?
Starting my website and blog is a new adventure for me. I think I am going to approach this as I do my paintings--with optimism (not audacity) and accepting the happy accidents and lessons along the way. I hope you will visit my website with the same attitude! Thanks for checking in!