New Techniques, Tools, Thoughts Learned in 2022
As 2022 comes into its final weeks, I asked the Prince William Art Society members what they wanted to share with the other PWAS members - be it a new technique, a new tool, a thought.
PWAS Members Share Their Thoughts, Lessons Learned in 2022
Ann McCarty
I found an art instructor/muse named Snow Fielding. She owns the Mill at Carter Hall Gallery Studios. Her knowledge of art is amazing. Snow has helped me immensely.
Michelle Baker
I get a charge from repurposing and recycling items. Repurposing more plastics and showing others how various materials can be used is one of my 2023 goals.
I love using items to create instead of traditional brushes. Hoping to make more connections with businesses on taking items out of the trash stream and turning them into art this coming year. Would love to see a show or one bay featuring recycling in April!
Linda Nedilsky
What 2022 taught me with regards to art. Commissions do not have to be stressful!
Commission work can be rewarding and challenging. Many of my art friends tell me they do not like doing commissions because of the stress of giving the customer exactly what they want. ||
I used to be that way, but I have learned one important lesson. You can please some of the people some of the time, you can please some people all the time, but you can never please all the people all the time.
People see their animals differently than you see them via a photo you may have for reference.
The important thing is that you stay true to yourself, your style and what you love to do.
If you try to do exactly what is in their head (unless you are physic) you are going to eventually hate what you are doing and your art will show it.
As I gain more customers, I am learning to be more picky as to who I accept as a customer. This year I have turned down 3 customers after brief interviews. reasons? 1. Poor photos 2. Wanting the painting to look like a photo 3. Telling me how they want it painted, knowing my style of painting might not be what they are looking for.
Sure, the extra money is nice, but my peace of mind is more important. Love what you do, or don't do it.
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.
Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 50-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.
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