[Tom Edgerton]

I'm pretty slow, and slower when I'm struggling with a new hurdle. But as I get over it, I find that there is a natural acceleration over time as whatever new techniques I'm trying become comfortable. I used to worry about it, but I don't much anymore.

Richard Schmid on speed:

"Slow down for the hard parts. Slow down for the easy parts too. Their easiness can be deceptive. Try to develop an enjoyable steady pace as you work. Painting is not a race. Savor what you are doing. (You wouldn't gobble down a gourmet dinner.) Work only as fast as accuracy will allow. Speed will come with experience. Besides, it is necessary only when the subject is changing fast, and even then a slow, cool assessment of what is occurring, and careful paint application, are better than trying to frantically capture movement as it is happening."

Pretty good advice, to my mind.--TE