Four months ago I took a two month break from watercolour painting. That was the last thing I should have done as I am now really struggling with my watercolours.
I love the medium but freely admit that oils are my preferred choice. But the discipline and clarity of watercolours will always attract. As a result I have spent ages on paintings, only to tear them up in frustration. Overworking again and again, even though I know I'm doing it but can't help it!
But if nothing else, I'm stubborn and will persevere until I get better at it. After all, isn't that what art is about?
This comes from a photograph taken in the Baviaanskloof area - there was a handler in the picture, but I just concentrated on the donkeys.
I love the medium but freely admit that oils are my preferred choice. But the discipline and clarity of watercolours will always attract. As a result I have spent ages on paintings, only to tear them up in frustration. Overworking again and again, even though I know I'm doing it but can't help it!
But if nothing else, I'm stubborn and will persevere until I get better at it. After all, isn't that what art is about?
This comes from a photograph taken in the Baviaanskloof area - there was a handler in the picture, but I just concentrated on the donkeys.
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