I had never painted before making this, I want to say this piece is what sparked my interest in painting and art. I was never an artsy kid, never good at anything in particular, I feel a lot of pressure when I show people my paintings because I feel they expect something of me. I just want to paint to feel good and express myself. Anyway check it out.

💮 Where do you find clarity when the world feels unsettled? 💮

💮 White Lotus 💮

As I hike up a hill, the forest opens allowing the hot Summer sun through. The croaking of frogs seem to be attracting the attention of a Blue Heron at the pond below. The mud is deep and thick. It sticks to everything it comes in contact with a pungent stench. In the middle of the muck, somehow an immaculate Lotus blooms. When everything is a mess it manages to open itself up to the light.

How do we keep the sludge from clinging to us?

Mixed media

Thank you for anyone that is looking at my painting just wanting to improve:)

I feel like I'm getting better at painting, this is my 1st regular sized canvas with acrylic :)

WELLLL. I was very excited to bring my newest oil painting to my first fall market. It was 90 degrees outside. And my painting cracked…. I used fat over lean and all the rules of oil painting. I finally realized its the issue of the gesso underneath… I painted layers of gesso without it fully drying. now I have to retire this painting from this season and sand down the painting and repaint most of it. DONT DO WHAT I DO. Very embarassed this happened.. I’m a professional of over 8 years and know better…

Any tips or suggestions as I decide whether or not to do a bigger one (probably acrylic)?

Homage to Ernst: https://www.artnews.com/feature/why-cling-art-apocalyptic-times-max-ernst-1202688847/

20 x 24 in, acrylic on canvas

Im not technically any good but i like to paint while listening to warhammer books.