It Takes Longer Than You Think
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It Takes Longer Than You Think
Some friends of mine went through a construction project at their house recently and I was able to assist them since I worked as an architect for 30 years. A common question was, why is it taking so long. My response was, It Takes Longer Than You Think. Particularly when renovating, the process takes longer than you think. Conditions are uncovered that weren’t previously seen. Issues arise. Delays occur.
I started to think how this might apply to being a creator. If you’re new to painting, it may take longer than you think to be a proficient painter. It takes longer than you think to learn the fundamentals of how to paint. It takes longer than you think to come up with ideas, or compositions, or move from one medium to another, or master a certain skill. It takes longer than you think to come up with that perfect painting to put into a show.
It’s easy to get frustrated when things take longer - I know I get frustrated easy. My advice is to try and enjoy the process. It may be a new experience, or a new life experience. Try to do the best you can, work hard at what you are trying to accomplish and be confident that you’ll pull through it and you will succeed. Once you accomplish it, put it out into the world so that the rest of us can see it and be joyous in your accomplishment.
If you'd like to learn about abstract painting and making your own authentic work, then please join me for a painting workshop: (You can view a list of workshops HERE)
April 21-23, 2021 David M. Kessler Fine Art Studio, Winston-Salem, NC. This is a Studio Workshop in Abstract Painting. Click Here for Information and Registration.
April 27, 2021 Interactive (Zoom) Mini-Workshop: Bigger, faster, Fresher, Looser Abstract Painting, 6 hours. Click Here for Registration and Information
April 29, 2021 Interactive (Zoom) Mini-Workshop: Abstracting the Landscape, 6 hrs. Click Here for Registration and Information.
May 14-15, 2021 Art Alliance of Greensboro, Greensboro, NC. Contact Liz Busch for more information: email: artalliancegso@gmail.com.
May 25, 2021 Interactive (Zoom) Mini-Workshop: Bigger, faster, Fresher, Looser Abstract Painting, 6 hours. Click Here for Registration and Information
May 27, 2021 Interactive (Zoom) Mini-Workshop: Abstracting the Landscape, 6 hrs. Click Here for Registration and Information.
June 9-11, 2021 David M. Kessler Fine Art Studio, Winston-Salem, NC. This is a Studio Workshop in Abstract Painting. Click Here for Information and Registration.
As always, thanks for your support!
David
NEW! Interactive (Zoom) Mini Workshops
I have just added 6 new Interactive Mini Workshops (on the Zoom platform) to my website. Most are 3 to 6 hours long and are a great opportunity for learning a lot in a short amount of time. You’ll be online and onscreen with me as I instruct, demonstrate, paint, and critique your work.
Simple Color System Colorwheel
If you have seen my videos on YouTube or taken one of my workshops, you have seen me use my Simple Color System Colorwheel. My Simple Color System is easy to use and assures that the color in your paintings will be harmonious. Proudly made in North Carolina.
You can purchase the Colorwheel HERE.
ALL ABOUT COLOR is a great online course that will show you a straightforward, no nonsense, clear and easily understandable approach to using harmonious color in your paintings.
Abstract Painting Academy is an online workshop experience specifically designed to teach you how to paint Abstract Paintings (like only you can!), Loosen Up your painting style, and use Design Fundamentals to give your paintings Dynamic Visual Impact. You get David’s personal attention and feedback on all of your work during the course.
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The Painting Insider (formerly Abstract Painting Insider) now has a new format and is not abstract painting specific. Weekly lessons provide an abundance of information to painters at any level. I have poured information about everything I have learned about painting over the last 30 years into one course!
