Judgements are Welcome

Don't you think it would be remiss of me to tell you all about the Plein Air Workshop and never reveal my studies? I call them "studies" because they aren't in any way, shape, or form finished paintings (and never will be!) They were painting in the field, quickly, and under some duress. They were also painted with a lot of heart because I really, really want to learn to be a very good artist.


Please trust me when I tell you I am humble and humbled when it comes to my art. A few years ago I wouldn't have dreamed it was possible for me to do this and I am as surprised as anyone when a painting turns out lovely. So feel free to think whatever you like about these workshop studies. For me, the take-away is that a workshop is for learning and not for proving anything to anyone. For the artists out there: take workshops! Yes, they are expensive but they will help you grow so much. Take from artists who's work you admire. Take from artists you admire. Go with an open mind and heart, expect humiliations, refuse pride, laugh at your foibles, encourage your fellow students and yourself.