I decided to mix things up a bit by taking a break from lettered signs and moving in the direction of paintings.
Like, actual paintings.
But other than high school art, and one drawing class in college, I haven't had much in the way of instruction. So I was a bit timid when go-time came a-callin'. So yes, I painted a picture, but no, I used no color. Is black a color?
Still, I found my first attempt none too shabby, so I girded my loins and put some colors in my little plastic palette. I picked up my paint brush, took a deep breath, and tried again.
Much to my surprise, this goat appeared out of nowhere on this scrap of barn wood. Like he had been hiding in there.
Confidence bolstered, I tried a few more.
I was having fun! I was finding my fair share of frustration, too, but that's to be expected, I should think. Being pretty new to this and all.
And so I gathered up my newly minted animal paintings on barn wood and slate and other odds and ends canvasses, and brought them with me to an artisan's market I was signed up for. They did great. They flew off the shelves! I sold just about everything.
I have some custom signs I'm working on right now (lettered pieces), but once they're checked off my to-do list, I will turn my attention to exploring this animal thing a bit more. I've signed myself up for a beginner's acrylics class this summer, and I'm anxious to learn more about this and looking forward to expanding my abilities.
And I welcome any tips or feedback from any artists!
