I found this very useful, thank you for your tips and perspective - it got me thinking and made me reflect on how much I value painting as an act of expression (rather than it's output). Keep up the awesome work, Chris!
It has been good to see you back and sharing your inspiring art and motivational commentary, once more, Chris! I am currently on day 149 of consecutive daily art. I wouldn't have made it this far if you hadn't championed the concept of the daily minimum. It definitely helps to tailor the ritual to your own situation and customize the parameters. I do a 15 minute (minimum) figure sketch each day. With an infant to take care of at home and a long shift at work, 15 minutes is the most I can regularly do on a weekday, for now, at least. Tracking your daily progress certainly has a positive psychological effect, too. I don't have a website, but since my sketches are (mostly) digital, I have them saved in the same folder. It's an easy way to see what I've achieved thus far, with respect to both consistency and skill level. I recommend that anyone who is about to start a daily art journey find a simple way, if possible, to collect and maintain a record of their work. Helpful of you to share your color palette for this painting. I actually did a digital follow along to your piece, "Going Home" a few months ago. One of the things I learned is that it is hard to tell the pigment of a paint based on how it looks on the palette. My version came out very purple, until I adjusted the colors after the fact. It amazes me to see physical media artists such as yourself navigate color mixing with such apparent ease.
I found this very useful, thank you for your tips and perspective - it got me thinking and made me reflect on how much I value painting as an act of expression (rather than it's output). Keep up the awesome work, Chris!
It has been good to see you back and sharing your inspiring art and motivational commentary, once more, Chris!
I am currently on day 149 of consecutive daily art. I wouldn't have made it this far if you hadn't championed the concept of the daily minimum.
It definitely helps to tailor the ritual to your own situation and customize the parameters. I do a 15 minute (minimum) figure sketch each day. With an infant to take care of at home and a long shift at work, 15 minutes is the most I can regularly do on a weekday, for now, at least.
Tracking your daily progress certainly has a positive psychological effect, too. I don't have a website, but since my sketches are (mostly) digital, I have them saved in the same folder. It's an easy way to see what I've achieved thus far, with respect to both consistency and skill level. I recommend that anyone who is about to start a daily art journey find a simple way, if possible, to collect and maintain a record of their work.
Helpful of you to share your color palette for this painting. I actually did a digital follow along to your piece, "Going Home" a few months ago. One of the things I learned is that it is hard to tell the pigment of a paint based on how it looks on the palette. My version came out very purple, until I adjusted the colors after the fact. It amazes me to see physical media artists such as yourself navigate color mixing with such apparent ease.
Great job on your progress!! Thank you for the comment it means a lot to me to know that I've effected someone positively.
this was so motivational thankyou
You're welcome!
Chris, where do you get your background music. Sometimes I just play these videos to listen.
I subscribe to Epidemic Sound. Glad you like the music!
hello from türkiye...thank you for honest comments.....
You're welcome!