Stages of Painting: a Basic Breakdown of my Painting Process
It's a long haul from that moment of inspiration to a finished work. I'm constantly snapping pictures for future use, but to find the time to paint the things that inspire me has grown increasingly difficult. It doesn't help that some of the photos I take are so stunning, it's tempting to just enjoy them as pretty photographs. I credit technology and the beautiful sights of Southern California for this phenomenon--my photography skills are limited to mommy moments and art references! Stage 1: Committing to a subject I've been struggling lately with committing to what I'm actually going to paint. I have two very vocal children, and by the time I get a few minutes to sit down and start working, I'll catch myself flipping through photo after photo (on my phone or actual printed pictures), unable to decide what to paint. My main concerns are usually time, energy, and tenacity: will I have time to finish what I started? Will I have energy to keep work