To paint or to be creative is for me like giving birth to a new baby.
First you get the inspiration, the idea and you feel all excited and energetic about it. Then you have to plan how to use the space on the canvas. The work starts and you have fun.
Next the struggle begins and you don’t know where the painting is going, you seize up, you feel like giving up or starting all over again. But you have to break through that boundary in yourself. The painting starts to flow and becomes a joy. It is getting shape, form, mood, character and you love it. Now it is precious and you are scared to touch it. You know you it needs more work but what if you spoil it!! Finally you get through that stage, complete it and you are happy with what you see.
That is always my process when I am painting. Sometimes I ask why do I put myself through this? But the end result, your new baby is always worth it. It is part of you.
To me that is what gives a painting a soul.
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