I love to paint, even though I'm never going to be a great artist. It doesn't matter because I enjoy it. (Although I'd enjoy it even more if it was turning out spectacular, I must admit!) But my belief is that art is great for arts sake, you don't have to be great at it, you don't have to paint something that looks exactly like what you are drawing, I believe you need to get down how you feel about what you are drawing. I'm not good at that either (lol) but it's still fun! And I guess it helps that I am not trying to get paid for my paintings - because that would be pressure of a different sort. But I love exploring what happens when you mix this color and that color, and if you use this brush instead of that brush, and if you add more water or glop it on. It's all fun for me.
And that's what I've been telling the kids, and Thor, too. Just paint, it doesn't have to be good, just do it! And they seem to be enjoying it, because we've had a few painting parties lately and everyone has hung out for a long while to paint with me, and that is a LOT of fun for me! I think they are having fun too...
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painting parties - what a great idea - my daughters keep begging me to do it with them. why haven't I found the time to do it?
We seem to find the time between 9 and 12 pm... which might not be good with most people's schedule, lol :D
Me too, me too.. can i be a part of your painting parties too?? That sounds real fun!! You have got your family together for such quality time.. that is commendable! Truly!
Punam, anytime you are in my area you are welcome to join us!!! :)
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