Some days in my daily painting efforts I get frustrated. I feel myself tightening up and not producing what my mind is telling my hands to do. Those days usually happen when I listen to voices other than my own, when I allow the negative words of others in. I don't think people mean to... but sometimes the wrong word said in what was thought to be encouraging, can do the opposite. When that happens it can burrow its way in and do some temporary damage. What do I do when that

I found a new size arches block. It's tiny, only 4 x 10. It's perfect for that quick sketch, a plein air moment, or a small painting when you need to feel that you've finished something yet don't have a large chunk of painting time. I like to paint daily as I think brushmiles are the only way to improve. This tiny size is perfect for getting those miles in. I did a few paintings of my world yesterday. Both are of Balina Road, which runs horizontally to my life on the Lane her