Reflective

I've been thinking a lot about my time in school recently and where I am now. What's next for me? Seeing an intern at work pursuing her goal is one of the many things that has reminded me, that it's time for me to quit looking at the lack (in life) and just focus on doing something great. Really go out and kick some ass! It's the people who push through obstacles and trials to reach that goal, (that thing, whatever it may be) that will arrive on the other side a stronger and more capable individual. Stop telling yourself you can't and start believing in your dream or vision. No, this isn't a self help seminar, but those things exist for a reason, there is a need to overcome or silence our own fears and doubts about our lives. So whatever it is you want in life don't ever allow that dream to die. Doesn't have to be earth shattering stuff, but make it your life's work until you do it and then move on to the next thing.

oil on canvas 14x18

I was digging through my paintings and found this study. I remember I was more inspired at the time to capture a scene instead of just another model painting. Still though trying to organize the values to create a focus on the model.