I decided to schedule in some painting yesterday. I used house paint and a totally different technique than I have used before. I have needed to step outside of the box for some time. I have a few times, and the results have been better than using my same old formula. I am happy with the results – I think – but I have to wait until it dries and it has lots of layers. House paint can be hard to use. I have tried the wet-on-wet technique and came up with a clusterfuck. Excuse my language.
Do any of you have the dilemma of not getting the right exposure? I can’t afford “rental” galleries right now and am going to try to get an agent who just takes commission and does not charge to evaluate your work. I have participated in “art shows” where people are more focused on getting drunk and listening to music than buying art. LOL.
Do any of you get wrapped up in needing validation and attention before you think you are doing the right thing? I struggle with wanting a calling and whether this is just meant to be a hobby. You can read a feature about me in the publication Out in Asheville.
I welcome constructive criticism. My art web site, to beat a dead horse, is www.cjhabstracts.com. I welcome your opinion or anything else you have to say. Thanks for considering it, in advance. I also wish more people would sign up for my newsletter. [You can sign up at the bottom of my art site home page.] I am about to finish it and would love to share my experience as well as features such as Abstract Artist of the Month – including contemporary as well as past artists of the movement.
Oh, I also have a web site where you can learn more about me as a person: www.celestejheery.com.
Well, thanks for reading. Peace.
cjh.