Artists Feel and Capture Moments

Delaware Moccasins by Judith Durr

Life is so short and moments are fleeting. Are you counting the days or the moments of the day? Begin by counting the moments in a day, looking back over your day you can see the moments you took to reach a goals or to give you happiness. Take the moments and make the most out them.

 Now, you ask, "How does this apply to art?" Counting the days is harder than counting the moments. People who keep journals, count the moments, good or bad.  Don't miss the moments, write down your thoughts, your goals and aspirations.  It applies to all aspects of our lives. Count the moments where you find  happiness or pleasure. Artists feel and capture the moments, good or bad.

• quietly watching the sunrise or sunset 
• looking a the shadows or light on an object
• a conversation
• an unpainted canvas means opportunity 

 Count the moments you reach a goal:

• you choose to paint
• finding something you like to paint
• take an art class or workshop
• painting   

The first homework lesson for my students is to write down 10 goals you want to achieve with your art. It takes a lot of thought.  Try it. Goal setting is visualization and self-talk.  Goals will be realized if you look at them, keep them in the forefront of your mind. Our subconscious will work on them.  Read them often.  Look back after writing them down and periodically (a couple of months)

Self -talk is the second and on going lesson.  What do you say to self.  Check to see if you are making excuses not to paint or reach you goals. Positive talk to yourself...I can do it. I am doing it.  Just do it.

Morning Glory by Judith Durr

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