Finding My Way

“Bill’s House” Acrylic on panel

I’m at a crossroads- yet again! What inspires me? What medium? What subject? What do I feel like painting? I often scroll through the paintings I’ve done in search of clues when I’m trying to find my lost self once again.

When I found this one on the bottom of a pile in a drawer I smiled. “Hey… this was good.” I thought. (Not bad anyway). I was immediately reminded how much I enjoyed painting it. I must have… I finished it! LOL Is it a great painting? Certainly not. But I do remember enjoying the process.

It really is as much- if not more- about the process than the outcome isn’t it? Scrolling and looking at the art of others I admire is helpful but I have found the only way back when I’ve lost focus is a serious review of my own work- the good, the bad and the ugly. I’m certain that’s where the authentic me is hiding. How did I feel when I was painting this? That’s becoming the most important question to ask for me. In the answer lies the motivation to keep the momentum going.

How do you find your center when you veer off course?