Artistic Experimentation Taking My Own Advice Artistic experimentation, or experimentation of any kind, always puts me out of my comfort zone. You’d think as an artist, I’d constantly be experimenting with new materials, techniques, etc. But for me that’s not really the case. You see, I’m a serious creature of habit. When I go to […]
Are You Your Own Worst Enemy? Why We Are So Self-Critical & How To Turn It Around To Your Advantage Have you ever asked yourself if you are your own worst enemy? Most of this planet’s population have been conditioned by family, peers, and the media to be self-critical and self-doubting. And as such, we […]
Change Can Be Good Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone…Again It’s been said that change can be good. For any of you that have been following me for any length of time, you know that I have a 9-5 office job and I do my art on the side. You also know that I like […]
Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone New Challenges Stepping out of my comfort zone isn’t a favorite activity of mine. I’ve said it before. I like comfy, not uncomfy. But I realize that it’s necessary for personal growth. I’ve mentioned before that some of my biggest challenges are not being comfortable drawing people, simplifying my […]
Our pets become part of the family. “Keo-boy”, my siamese, was just a month shy of 20 yrs old. It was very difficult when I had to put him down. It was so hard that I even had him cremated. Myra surprised me with a picture of him, which sits in my bedroom til this day. “Babe” followed “Keo” & if you know a bit about Maine Coons you know they have long beautiful hair with striking patterns. She surprised me one Xmas with a portrait of the big boy. I can’t believe it is done with only pencil. She captured every detail perfectly. I have known Myra all her life, as I am her auntie. She has always had a knack for drawing. At 4, she even placed her artwork on my white leather chair! I have seen her develop into a fantastic artist. I will treasure my works of art forever.
- E. Naito
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