This is not how I normally like to think about my work. But here's the thing: Unless you are willing to take risks — to fail, if necessary — you're not allowing yourself to really succeed!
While marbling over it helped, it didn't completely "fix" it.
Marjorie Johnson, who was taking my workshop at the time, said "Well, you can't turn a pig into a princess" ! So true. But what I love about this process is the journey.
And we don't know yet where this painting might go...
This kingfisher I also painted in acrylic before marbling.
It's currently at OSA's show, 200 for under $200.
This barn owl was painted as a demo at the Painters Showcase art show in September. Marbling added interest but it was still not fabulous until I overpainted with my "black" mix to create contrast for the head and stamped a feather pattern.
The result — an award winner at the OSA show!
The result — an award winner at the OSA show!
So, go ahead and set a high bar. Expect to excel, but accept whatever happens with the understanding that it's the doing that is important. And the learning.
I'm never going to love everything I paint. But how else will I know what direction to take my work unless I give myself room to experiment? And play.
I found this crocus while cleaning my studio... not necessarily a BAD painting, but I don't LOVE it! Marbling might help. I could also cover it with watercolor ground and start over, if it doesn't! All I know is, it will evolve.
Stay tuned!
I'm never going to love everything I paint. But how else will I know what direction to take my work unless I give myself room to experiment? And play.
I found this crocus while cleaning my studio... not necessarily a BAD painting, but I don't LOVE it! Marbling might help. I could also cover it with watercolor ground and start over, if it doesn't! All I know is, it will evolve.
Stay tuned!