She can remove them if she wants cos the next ones will be even better.:t:
LOL!
Seriously though, and especially Nick who's been incredibly supportive, I'm not actually trying to be an 'artist' - I gave up any idea of that many years ago when I realised it's something you must do and do and do to get even close to that definition, regardless of one's skills/ability! It's also a state of being that requires a passion. I don't have that! All my passion when into conservation and enviromentalism to help protect the very source of my inspiration in the first place and more latterly, birdwatching. In truth, the word ''artist'' makes me cringe if it's applied to me! All I do is paint and draw from time to time if I'm in the mood - which is not very often. I couldn't even call it a serious hobby compared to the effort I put into birdwatching! I do enjoy dabbling from time to time for my own pleasure, but nothing like with the serious intent that others do on this Forum. It's a little embarrasing to have these attempts referred to as ''work'' along with the real work going on elsewhere on the Forum. 'Work' implies for me, really something you do if you're an artist or take any creative pursuit seriously with the intent of continuously stretching yourself. IMO, you need the output for that and for the output, you need passion. I have neither. So in short, it all seems a bit fraudulent!!
Having said all that, I will post up something if i think people might like it (which
might be better than the previous attempts, Joanne
) - I've actually done quite a lot of posters/cards etc for charity events but I don't think they'd appeal on a Fine Art Forum. Anyway, please don't hold your breath for daily sketch books, works of 'art', or passionate discussions about my non-existant ''work'' :-O
My biggest joy on this Forum is seeing other peoples work, and I think that's what I prefer to look at!
(It's all Tim's fault for showing me his stunning work and it's inter-connectedness to the beautiful location of Orkney - he inadvertently huffed and puffed on a little flame that by rights, is better to be left flickering gently in the background - and then along comes Nick with his work and more fuel is added!)
Apologies for the long post, didn't want people to think I'm being ungrateful or unappreciative, just thought I'd explain my take on it - if I have an Epiphany, I'll let you know!!
Ps. I dropped out of Art College after one Foundation Year - I really
was c*ap in those days