Self Expression

Art is a form of self expression, I read. I certainly think so. When I choose a subject to paint and bring the painting to fruition, I am thinking is it “me”. Does it feel right and does it express my personal view of the subject. If not, I know that I need to keep going until it is! I find this works for me and gives me more satisfaction than trying to emulate another artist’s style, much as I admire them. I have learnt a great deal from studying other artists work and am inspired by it, but I try not to copy it. Interpreting what we see is so individual. The complexity and extraordinary idiosyncrasies of the human character is what keeps art endlessly interesting!