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So many artists strive for perfection. They often worry if their painting is perfect. They are concerned about every mark they make and every painting they create. I want to change that mindset! Instead, of perfection, look for your work to have a unique personality. Every painting you make will have a totally unique personality. […]

I thought I would try creating a sort of vocabulary of visual elements, and use almost arbitrary combinations of them as starting points for a series of work. This was inspired by images I saw on Pinterest by Olivier Umbecker. I'm not saying that he approaches his pieces this way, just that his work gave me this idea. It is something I'm going to try out at Big Fat Art Weekend next week, see how it goes over with the group. Here are the pieces, some tentatively finished, others in process…

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An assortment of lively marks scattered across a textured neutral ground. The viewer will find a wealth of interest with so many energetic lines and sweet colours. Framed in a light wood moulding with a simple profile.

I often get asked how I title my paintings and so here are some tips which help me with choosing titles for my paintings.

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