Kermit Can Grow. Acrylic on board, 10 inches. Painted just for the fun of it!
Kermit admiring his plant was inspired by simply thinking about the name ‘Vincent Van Gogh. Inspiration - derives from many places. Inspired by nature (usually), photos, books, quotes, comments, humans & of course creatures… the source is endless - the key is to be inspired to the point of creation.
Van Gogh has a unique style & replicating it is CALMING. I encourage you to try, if you need assistance there are many ‘How to paint like Van Gogh’ tutorials on YouTube! How incredible if you want to learn anything - chances are someone has shared their gift with us on YouTube. It’s how I learned how to crochet & make many recipes (3 ingredients or less are a gratifying) paint with water colour, achieve many home hacks & more. I’ve also taken a few online lessons. Of course the best teacher in all ways is experience.
Remember - the gift is nothing without the work.
There is nothing more satisfying than to have someone tell me I inspired them to paint, I’ve been told this a lot lately, thank you! I know there are many people who don’t even realize their artistic potential but when they finally do - it unleashes a whole new outlook & attitude. Today is a perfect day to discover your hidden talents! If I was suggest an easy way to start: grab a pencil & paper & sketch. Even the feel of the pencil dragging across the canvas excites me - lol
I have a new routine: I get up (thank the Lord for another day) & paint in the morning, take a dog break, visits the farm family & back to painting on an off (especially when letting acrylic dry) during the day (complete a few chores) watch a bit of T.V. (sometimes) & just before I drift off, I sketch the painting for the next day while in bed. At lights off & I start to imagine how I’m going to paint it. Last night I sketched a duckling that I’m excited to paint today (it’s pretty sweet - if I do say so) titled: Donalds Descendant
This sketch triggered another painting already in my mind with yet another duckling. Seeing as I have 7… perhaps each will have a portrait. I was out at sunrise taking photos of duck feet!
A fantastic way to start the day.
Grateful for the gift - created to create.
Kermit admiring his plant was inspired by simply thinking about the name ‘Vincent Van Gogh. Inspiration - derives from many places. Inspired by nature (usually), photos, books, quotes, comments, humans & of course creatures… the source is endless - the key is to be inspired to the point of creation.
Van Gogh has a unique style & replicating it is CALMING. I encourage you to try, if you need assistance there are many ‘How to paint like Van Gogh’ tutorials on YouTube! How incredible if you want to learn anything - chances are someone has shared their gift with us on YouTube. It’s how I learned how to crochet & make many recipes (3 ingredients or less are a gratifying) paint with water colour, achieve many home hacks & more. I’ve also taken a few online lessons. Of course the best teacher in all ways is experience.
Remember - the gift is nothing without the work.
There is nothing more satisfying than to have someone tell me I inspired them to paint, I’ve been told this a lot lately, thank you! I know there are many people who don’t even realize their artistic potential but when they finally do - it unleashes a whole new outlook & attitude. Today is a perfect day to discover your hidden talents! If I was suggest an easy way to start: grab a pencil & paper & sketch. Even the feel of the pencil dragging across the canvas excites me - lol
I have a new routine: I get up (thank the Lord for another day) & paint in the morning, take a dog break, visits the farm family & back to painting on an off (especially when letting acrylic dry) during the day (complete a few chores) watch a bit of T.V. (sometimes) & just before I drift off, I sketch the painting for the next day while in bed. At lights off & I start to imagine how I’m going to paint it. Last night I sketched a duckling that I’m excited to paint today (it’s pretty sweet - if I do say so) titled: Donalds Descendant
This sketch triggered another painting already in my mind with yet another duckling. Seeing as I have 7… perhaps each will have a portrait. I was out at sunrise taking photos of duck feet!
A fantastic way to start the day.
Grateful for the gift - created to create.
