It's never too Late to learn new Skills as an Artist

In my last post talked about change being good. I hadn't thought about a new venue until a few weeks later when I signed up for a painting class. I started painting with oils many years ago but couldn't deal with the mess and smell so acrylics were a nice switch. They dried faster and still had some texture.

I didn't think of watercolor paints as actual paint so didn't want to investigate the possibility.

For some reason, I was drawn to learn how to create artwork with watercolors.
My first venture was not good so I won't show it but as the weeks progressed, I learned to love it.The Buoys hanging on a wall was a little better than the first try so I felt encouraged.

The Koi fish were a little abstract
and definitely impressionistic.



The next piece was also aquatic and something I don't normally think of as pretty.
The jellyfish is so lovely when floating along ,in the ocean. its graceful moves and colors make it appealing,maybe that's why fish are drawn to it.

My most recent piece is a land animal. I love to watch these little Finches flutter about. I took the liberty to colorize her and make it impressionistic as well. It turns out I may be an impressionistic artist!

As it turns out, I not just a photographer, I'm a painter as well. I had painted as a youngster but was discouraged going into the field because family didn't think I could make a living from it. They may have been right but now I can enjoy this and maybe earn a few dollars as well. Don't give up on your dreams and it's never too late to learn new skills.
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