I've been drawing my whole life and painting for many years . I practiced colour theory, composition , different mediums and read every magazine and article I could get my hands on.
I have my favourite repertoire of subjects I have painted for years and will probably never grow tired of .
The fulfilment or even pride when looking at a finished work comes from the feeling that the work gives me , the memory it sparks or perhaps the enjoyment of a certain technical practice.
For the most part now, after years of painting , I know pretty much instinctively the colours I enjoy . When I finish a piece using colours that inevitably sing together... I know it ! Because each time I pass it by and catch a glimpse of it , I find myself smiling! 🙂.
More recently, I've been drawn to painting without a particular subject - just the play of colour, shape and composition. This type of art may look like a " child could do that" 😅But it's actually far more difficult to execute than it would seem !
And I think if a particular subject is involved, it's more fun to observe the subject/object deeply but then capture it with broad and unrestrained brushstrokes. 🙂
Experimenting with technique, tools and Colour combinations and not seeking perfection makes the process more important than the outcome !🤗
And I like that ,... a lot 🤓✨🎨
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