Made more progress.

Today I was able to add some details to the flower. It has more movement and color now. It's not done - but the direction is apparent. I know where it is going. Now I just have to decide on the back drop - or background of the piece. I always work backwards. Using black paper everything is the opposite of white. You start with the darker colors and then move to the lighter ones. It's easier to change the darker colors, once you start laying on the lighter colors - you can't go back. I always learned to paint the entire composition first - but somehow as a designer - I always stick the major images first -where I want your eye to go to - then I finish the other things that I want you to find, but not distract from the purpose of the picture. 

Finally began my new painting

Today after both me and my son were feeling better and I have all of my client's needs taken care of, I was able to start my new picture. I have been reading a new book on a new spirituality, which has taken me to a new level in my art. I feel much more confident in expressing myself. Plus, I have bee taking a class in public speaking and my teacher has helped me in this too. He is amazing - Joe Giampapa - it has been fantastic taking his class. I feel like a new person - not so down on me. I am much more positive and as Joe would say - I am unique, the only one of me - so that makes my art work the only of it's kind in the world. So, enjoy it! Here is the start of my new picture.

Have a great day - I did!!