Jan 07 2009
Inspirational Art
Yesterday I was reading Anton Chekhov’s “The Lady with the Pet Dog”. At one point I could quite vividly see “The Lady”. I at once decided that I would paint a huge portrait of her in oil, the only problem being that I’ve never painted with oil and have no idea how to go about such a project.
This afternoon I’m going to head downtown to one of the art stores I love to troll and see if there is someone who can help with the project. It doesn’t matter that I won’t really know what I’m doing or how I’m “supposed” to be doing it. What will matter is that I do do it.
Just as much as January is about letting go and enforcing good habits, it is also about moving forward. Again, I encourage baby steps. It doesn’t have to be my goal this year to become a master painter. My goal is simply to step out of my box. Today that means going on an adventure to see if I can figure this painting thing out. Who knows what tomorrow will bring.
What’s your new thing? What’s stewing and brewing in your dream catalogue?
