"Practice Makes Perfect."

"Practice does not make perfect.

Only perfect practice makes perfect."

~ Vince Lombardi

TOO HOT HOT HOT !

5.5" x 7.5" hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

A.F. Double Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 8" x 10"

Signed and certified by the artist

Painting Options

matted w/ backing (in sleeve) $85.00 USD matted / framed / med- wood $105.00 USD art only (in sleeve) $80.00 USD

"Practice makes perfect." How many times have we all heard that while growing up? Studies show that unless our "practice" addresses our weaknesses and works to resolve those issues, we will get stuck on a plateau, no matter how much we practice. We may be good, but we will never be great. It has to do with breaking out of our comfort zone and actually occasionally working through uncomfortable issues, pushing our boundaries, even expecting to fail. I learn so much from my failures and I do it on a regular basis! Nobody sees everything I paint. Not even Jerry.

Today I purged about forty watercolor paintings and it felt pretty darn good! It was an intimate good-bye with an important learning phase of my career. I knew I had to rip them up in pretty small pieces though or Jerry would be rescuing them from the recycle bin. The first thing he said after he went through what I put in the container was, "You ripped up my favorite one!" Laughingly I replied, "Yes dear, I know. :-D"

Here's the second version of the demo piece

I'm planning to paint at this Thursday's event only in a larger size.

Which color scheme do you like better? Yesterday's or today's?

Thanks, your opinions are most appreciated.

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Sizzling HOT-HOT-HOT Painting Demonstration On Yupo Paper

"Don't be too proud to repeat yourself."

~ Robert Levers

For the past two days I've been practicing the subjects that I'll be painting at my sizzling hot painting demo this Thursday, August 15th at 7pm at the Hammonton Arts Center. 

The theme is HOT- HOT- HOT and HAC will host a "Salsa Tasting Contest"! Bring a sample of your favorite homemade salsa … hot, spicy, savory or sweet. Visitors will taste and vote for the "Golden Chip" award. To register call Carm at 609-457-7601. Don't miss out on all the fun and excitement!!

My nice new Robert Wood palette with new Utrecht brushes and paints,
sent to me by Legion Paper as part of next week's NYC demo compensation.
(Utrecht is now one in the same as Dick Blick.) I was VERY impressed with
their watercolor pigments. They are so thick, smooth and creamy! And
the best part is they are made in Cranberry NJ, USA, not far from here!

Last week I uploaded my files to Next Day Flyers for a new card with

YUPO PAINTING TIPS to give out at my demos and classes.

Here's a copy of it for anyone interested in giving Yupo paper a try.

Get Your Free Download Of The 12 Tips Here.

HOT HOT HOT !

5.5" x 7.5" hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

A.F. Double Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 8" x 10"
Signed and certified by the artist 
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One of my favorite affirmations ...
"Repetition is the key to mastery."

Thanks for stopping by.

Your comments and emails are most appreciated.

X ♥  O