painting a day -- day 19
I painted another butterfly in watercolor today.
I've been feeling a bit off the last couple days. And today when I first started painting I was not happy with how this painting was turning out. I was frustrated with myself and with the paint and I was filled with doubts. I'm not sure where these doubts are coming from. They had been good about staying away. But I know that doubts visit everyone. And what makes them so effective is the fact that they often show up without warning, when you least expect it.
I've been feeling a bit off the last couple days. And today when I first started painting I was not happy with how this painting was turning out. I was frustrated with myself and with the paint and I was filled with doubts. I'm not sure where these doubts are coming from. They had been good about staying away. But I know that doubts visit everyone. And what makes them so effective is the fact that they often show up without warning, when you least expect it.
In the end I like my painted butterfly. It's nowhere near perfect, but I like the essence of it. And, of course, the colors.
Our beautiful weather is still here. I hope you're having some of it, too. And having the time to enjoy it!
So beautiful Anne!
ReplyDeleteI just received an awesome print the other day that says "A beautiful thing is never perfect." A good thing for everyone to keep in mind, I think :)
I know a secret...there's no such thing as "perfect".
ReplyDeleteYour butterfly is beautiful and I've loved "watching" you paint your way through May.
;-)
I think it is great Anne. I hope you are feeling better today and I really find things that are not "perfect" so much more beautiful! I think I want to paint a butterfly today. :)
ReplyDeleteImperfections make things real!!! I would love to see such a beautiful blue butterfly.
ReplyDeletei love it!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
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