Acrylic Paintings
In 2020 I almost gave up on Acrylic Abstract painting. I was frustrated by not being able to conquer the medium, haha. There in lies the problem. You dont conquer a mediuim you allow it to lead you. I had spent 5 years taking many classes and learning about the medium, color theory, composition, color mixing, techiniques, etc. I knew what I wanted to paint in my head but I could not get there, trying to force the process was not working. I could not figure out how to get the layers and the textures of the dynamic work I was seeing created by other Artists. I definitely did not feel comfortable with the layer thing which can leave a painting feeling flat.
Then in February 2020 just before, you know what, (COVID) I found an online course called "painting yourself free". That class saved me and my journey with Acrylic paint in more ways that one. In terms of COVID and home isolation I told myself this is the perfect time to be locked in, get in the studio and treat it as an Artisit Retreat and PAINT! So I did and that attitude and the course focus on mark making and free painting without thinking or judging as you go along was exactly what I needed.
It changed my whole perspective on painting and helped me move forward. As an emerging artist you just keep on keeping on, enhancing, practicing, taking classes, learning your craft ...I love the learning process so this is my sweet spot.