Artistic journeys often start in childhood, with influences such as painting classes and books. Inspiration for artwork frequently stems from observation, focusing on identity and beauty through portraiture. The reality of being an artist is more complex, comprising both rewarding experiences and uncertainties, particularly regarding future challenges like AI. Beginners should see mistakes as essential steps in their development, while traditional mediums foster decision-making and clarity that enhance creativity. Artists benefit from working within the constraints of traditional materials to sharpen their skills.
If I'm talking with someone, I'm also drawing their face or thinking about what paint I'd mix for their skin tones.
More complex than I imagined. It's rewarding to have a life full of art as a practitioner and a professor, but often uncertain and demanding.
Think of every bad drawing like a brick on the path to becoming a great artist. You need a lot of them to build the road.
Traditional painting requires me to be present. The materials have limits, and within those limits, I find clarity.
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