They Say A Picture Says A Thousand Words, But What About (Self Painted Portraits)?

Many people say oh a (picture is worth a thousand words) well what about a self portrait?
    Is it a form of self envy, well I personally believe contrary to public opinion it has nothing to do with self envy. It is a form of self exploration and like most artists through the ages, we paint what we know best.
What better than doing a subject you know best, (oneself). Let's all be honest if you can not except oneself and all the impurity of good and bad, then self envy is the least of your problems, for if you cant let yourself be exposed as you really are.

We are all vulnerable to criticism, so I say do what you want to do and the hell with the ones whom criticize!

So laugh at yourself, look inside yourself and answer truthfully does it really matter?
     If it does, it does! Smile and move on, you will get over it.

Stick the tongue out at negative criticism, except positive. Don"t bite your lip or tongue,  tell it like it is!


Life is to short to worry about the consequences of your actions, just do it.





Okay I hope you enjoyed this parody of senseless ramblings of a self absorbed individual such as I and enjoy, life does not always have to be serious!

Patrick.S.Greene

Should Artist stick to one style or medium?

 This is a subject that has sort of haunted Artists through the generations.
  Artists are bombarded with ideas swirling around in their heads, as well as questions: should I or should I not stick to one style or medium?
Well personally I feel that an Artist should try everything and anything when it comes to building a lifetime body of work.
That said, I do not mean an Artist should loose sight of what there inner voice is trying to say...
moreover be true to oneself and explore all that life has to offer in the crazy world we call art. Therefore I believe by doing different styles and mediums of art, helps make you not only a better artist, but also gives you abetter understanding and  makes you more aware of the world around you.

 I say do what you want to do and do not let the industry dictate what you do and how you do it. No matter how much you try to please the general public or the art industry, it is hard work and dedication that will make you a success.
 You have to go to them they will not just instantaneously come to you out of the blue like in the movies or the TV shows that show this unknown artist who gets his or her first solo exhibit two weeks after starting to do art and sells out; the instant sensation...