January 30 in 30 Challenge

Leslie's 30 in 30 Challenge

My post to Leslie

First let me thank you for setting up such a wonderful challenge.  Actually I learned about your challenges from an internet friend Meredith Adler... at first my reaction was ... no I could never do that... but somehow this challenge got to me , maybe because of the date January my birth month and 14 is birth date .. I said to myself ---why not--- and I added to the list of rules --post what ever comes out----

What have I learned.... well mostly ,since this was a personal challenge, I learned that I CAN do it.... 

Learned to be more aware of my everyday activities and the "windows of time" that would allow me to paint. found out that even 30 minutes is a lot of time.

Arrange my desk that doubles as a computer desk and paint space.... so that in a few minutes I am ready to paint.... put up a picture I think  on day 27.of my setup.. roll out , roll in... my monitor shows my reference...

As for my painting I learned a lot about color mixing, what works in a small format with palette knife( I am one of your overseas fans that is anxiously awaiting your book)... strategies... more than I can mention.... 

Also the lesson that every painting doesn't have to be a masterpiece... none of mine were really great... but in each I learned something... and instead of tweaking moved on to the next day.... I have a pile that I may or may not fix...

Again thanks

Carol

Thanks to all that took the time to look and comment!!!