I'm painting again!! Woo Hoo!!





Thanks again, Tisha.

She said some very nice things about my work, and it gave me the jolt I needed to overcome my current painting confidence issues. As much as I don't like to admit that flattery blows my skirt up, I think all of us need some positive feedback from time to time to achieve enough self-confidence to attempt things that frighten us. Starting a new painting is a lot like what authors face when they look at a blank page (or monitor), only for me it's a blank canvas. I start worrying that my arm won't cooperate, and my confidence goes down the tubes. Once I start though, I'm hard to stop!

Back down to the studio!!

Hooray!

Good luck!!! I'm sure even on your worst day you can still paint alot better than most of us on a real good day

Raven, Im so happy for you!!! You are far to talented to put that brush down!!!

Finally working on that Wild Free-Range Bearded Collie image?

A friend for Little Charmer, Little Devil?

Oh, Raven! I'm so sorry! I had no idea you were suffering a painter's block!

If you ever need a pep-talk, you let me know! I've bookmarked your website so that I can go back and gaze upon your beautiful work! I am always stunned when I learn that the artists I admire suffer from bouts of self-doubt, just like me! You mean, you are human??!

If you ever have doubt - I'll be more than happy to remind you how stunningly beautiful, exceptional, unique and inspiring your art is!

Val said it all....Raven we love your art....how you ever get a "block" is beyond me...You are one of the most talented artists I have ever had the pleasure to view....KEEP PAINTING...the world is a more beautiful place because of your work!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No problem at ALL Raven!! I just happened to be looking at your pictures at just the right time I guess! I was just completely amazed with your talent. Your detail is amazing and you catch wildlife in such a beautiful way. I'm so glad I messaged you when I did. *hugs*

You guys are too good to me.




You'll be happy to know that I got in about six hours of paint piddling today - and I didn't flip my brush across the room a single time. I'm already salivating to get down there tomorrow morning, but for now, I'm fried. It's a strain, but it feels great!

Unfortunately, at the speed that I work (or lack thereof), it'll be a long time before I can show y'all a finished piece. It's 20" x 16", so that'll take some time.

Thanks everyone - It does give me more confidence.

I cant wait to see it!!! Dont tell us - let it be a surprise!!! Just give us mean, little hints every now and then to drive us crazy. How much fun will that be!!!

Oh Rita you devil! I wanna know noooow!

Raven, do you ever take pictures at different stages of your paintings?

Hmmm - No, I've never done that Catman, but I s'pose I could. My paintings look so cartoonish and awful as I'm working on 'em. Might be interesting to do that this time though. I'll bet I say to myself 100 times during a painting "This'll never work...".

Hint #1:
It's not a glider. (sorry folks)

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Originally posted by dizzysmom

As much as I don't like to admit that flattery blows my skirt up,

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Ok, here goes...

I absolutely love your panties!

when she remenbers to wear them.. lol
hehehe
so what are ya painting..
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Originally posted by dizzysmom

Hmmm - No, I've never done that Catman, but I s'pose I could. My paintings look so cartoonish and awful as I'm working on 'em. Might be interesting to do that this time though. I'll bet I say to myself 100 times during a painting "This'll never work...".

Hint #1:
It's not a glider. (sorry folks)

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ive said the exact same thing when too! but if i tell myself it looks terrible, then it ends up coming out ok!

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Originally posted by Eric Coleman

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Originally posted by dizzysmom

As much as I don't like to admit that flattery blows my skirt up,

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Ok, here goes...

I absolutely love your panties!

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Woo hoo! Thought I felt a bit of a draft!!