Even though I have been painting more years than many people reading this blog have been alive, I still go through periods of doubt in my ability. I consider it a honor to call myself an artist and always want to push myself farther and farther. What to do next?
I haven't been able to get back in the studio to work on the last painting I posted since I was traveling in the Yucatan for 9 days and I am in the midst of catching up on postings on my website, blogs, FB page, Instagram, etc., but while looking for a pack of tarot cards that I created from 33 of my paintings back in the early 90's, I found some copies and prints of paintings that I created years ago.
I mentioned to my daughter, "I really could paint!" At this point, perhaps I am trying to hard to be change styles and am influenced by other artists that I admire.
Here are some photos of the tour of the Yucatan. and some old paintings. I
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colorful street in Campache |
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enjoying my stroll by the water |
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The pelican reserve when 30,000 birds safely nest |
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Talum, at least there was a ocean breeze |
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Lots of textured encaustic over oil |
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a painting I made about 17 years ago, sold |
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This one is from the 1980's. Stolen . I hope someone is enjoying it. |
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Another old painting, sold |
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