A word of encouragement: It all adds up!
Last weekend we filmed Craig Nelson. This is Craig’s third time at CCP, and each time I am reminded of his incredible dedication to his art form. Craig works seven days a week creating ART. His success has little to do with random luck; he has earned it.
As a casual artist, I forget this very basic lesson…like doing scales on at the piano, simple studies do indeed take us nearer our goal. The mechanical side of painting needs to become second nature, like breathing and walking. Drawing, quick studies, small still lives… it all adds up. Craig calls it “brush miles”. It is all part of the same path. Now all we need to do is get busy and do it, each time pushing ourselves just a little more toward excellence. - Lynn -
Check out our blog for pictures from the plein air shoot.