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Joan Breckwoldt · 12-20-2002, 12:01 AM

Thank you, Michael, for starting this thread. I have only painted a few portraits (pastel and oil) and I am happy with my results. But, still, every time I think about starting another portrait I put it off for such a long time. There are so many distractions in life! (read: excuses!) I always feel like the last painting that I did, and was pleased with, was just a fluke and what if I can't do that again? How silly, really. It's the practice that is so valuable.

I too have the book 'Art and Fear' and it helped to read in black and white that my 'problem' is just human nature.

It also helps me to remember that success means persistence. I feel there must be many talented artists in the world, but those that are successful are the ones who keep at it!

Thanks for sharing,
Joan

12-20-2002, 12:01 AM	#9
Joan Breckwoldt Associate Member Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 504	You too! Thank you, Michael, for starting this thread. I have only painted a few portraits (pastel and oil) and I am happy with my results. But, still, every time I think about starting another portrait I put it off for such a long time. There are so many distractions in life! (read: excuses!) I always feel like the last painting that I did, and was pleased with, was just a fluke and what if I can't do that again? How silly, really. It's the practice that is so valuable. I too have the book 'Art and Fear' and it helped to read in black and white that my 'problem' is just human nature. It also helps me to remember that success means persistence. I feel there must be many talented artists in the world, but those that are successful are the ones who keep at it! Thanks for sharing, Joan