As an artist I have had to learn not to be too concerned about folks opinions of my work – art is down to different tastes – best not to take things too personally. Obviously constructive criticism is good and I’m always open to learning and improving, but sometimes, comments need to be taken with a pinch of salt.
I’ve decided to document some of the comments I’ve received along with the pictures. Don’t know how many of these I will continue to get, but it helps to get them out there and not to take myself too seriously.
In-between detailed portraits it’s good fun to paint some small speedy pictures to loosen up and take a break. Here are a few 1 hour oils paintings completed one day by means of a rest. They are not the most skilfully executed paintings, but they are good practice. One of them obviously could have been…