Friday, December 31, 2010

New Goals....

I have been painting for over a year now. I started when I lost my job and had to think of a cheap gift for my husband for his birthday. I decided to paint him a picture. It actually turned out very nice, and I decided to make the family pictures for christmas presents. At that time we were a family of 6 with just my husband's income as an Independent Contractor (in laymans terms-not a guarenteed income).

The pictures went over so well last Christmas that I decided to paint some more this year. I will admit that I am NOT good with people....painting people that is. I really struggle and it bothers me to no end. I did paint a portait for my husbands stepdad (of his father), but I don't think it turned out the greatest. Granted everyone is their own critic, but seriously I hated even giving it to him. It was hard working of a wallet sized, 20+ year old picture to start, but it drove me crazy for months trying to finish it.

Anyway, my goal now is to try to paint one new picture at least once a week. Almost all the pictures I was doing before I could get done in a day...usually about 4-6 hours.  But one a week sounds a little more relaxing. I did have a few orders from friends...so that was a nice confidence boost :D. Depending on how everything goes Randy (my husband) has talked about setting up a website to place orders....but right now I am not ready for that....but in 6 months....who knows :D

Until then, getting the canvas ready, and the paint brushes in order....and we will see what happens!