My Passion for Painting

by Lynda
(Idaho)

It does takes a love of learning, a childlike wonderment, persistence, good work habits, and passion to be an artist.

I am reading this information while on a break at my "day job" at an engineering firm. When I read these comments about what it takes to be an artist, I felt so much excitement well up in me about my passion for painting, that I couldn't just sit. I had to do something! So I decided to post a comment!

In my younger years I painted a little. Just dabbled in it, trying different mediums: water, acrylic, oil, pencil, pastel, etc. I enjoyed doing that. But, I didn't see the possibility of earning my keep doing paintings. So I set it aside for a time. I and my husband raised 6 children, and then when my husband retired, I went to work as an office manager to bring in some $$$.

A few weeks ago, I realized that I wanted to start up painting, again. I had some supplies and did an iris in acrylics. It didn't turn out the way I had thought it would. My husband said, it needed a little help. I agreed.

I set out to learn all I could about the art and skill of putting my vision down on canvas. I searched books, stores, art exhibits, the internet, and I came upon this website and was thrilled with the detail information, experience and work you have put into it!

I tried a painting with the method you have so aptly described and was pleased with the outcome - I was so excited that it turned out just as I had envisioned it!! (would submit it for your review, but I cannot figure out how to get a good photo of it.)

Yes, it takes love of learning, a childlike wonderment, persistence, good work habits, and passion to be a Real Artist.