Having Fun Making Art

Nature and wildlife art is one of the most fun occupations or hobbies a person can have. Art has its rules and traditional practices, but those rules and practices can have a negative side if they distract you from finding the peacefulness of a landscape or the fun of a frolicking colt playing in the noonday sun. If rules and traditions distract you from capturing the magic you see in a scene, they become enemies instead of allies to help you in your pursuit of beauty.

 Don’t be an artist intimidated by peers, rules and schools of thought that you find in art magazines, ads for art materials, art books, and master artists; whether they are well known or local artists. Believe in yourself and what you have to say. Your artistic expression is a one of a kind treasure that brings new light to old subjects obscured in darkness. By no means am I saying that you shouldn’t study, just don’t let others devalue your voice and take away from your passion for all things creative.

When an artist starts worrying more about technique than the subject they are capturing, that can be really big trouble. A major cause of burnout! It can keep you from enjoying the whole process of creating lasting memories of what you love. Don’t give up art because you don’t think you are good enough. Persevere until you learn to express your vision and you will be rewarded with many admirers. Start slow and master one step at a time. You will find more enjoyment and satisfaction as you learn more about art allowing you to create the paintings that you have dreamed of at night.

 As many artists have done before you, you can use your art to make a difference in the natural world you love. Painting your local nature and wildlife subjects can open the eyes of people who view your art to the possibilities around them that they have never noticed. Painting local landscapes and wildlife to sell at art shows can help you and your local natural environment. Capturing unique moments in threatened areas where thoughtless development goes on can help others understand the importance of nature in their community.

 Thank you for stopping by Boyd Greene Fine Art for a browse.

Comments

[Serena]

I couldn't have said this better myself, Boyd! A wonderful post which shares my own sentiments on this topic. Art is such a personal experience and I don't believe that rules or boundaries should hinder the process either. Bravo!

[Artist Boyd Greene]

Thank you Serena.