It is only natural that artists desire public acceptance of their work.  Art is a natural learning and growing process and most artists are influenced by other artists.  They tend to paint with the medium and whatever style is currently popular.  Although most strive to find their creative self, a way of painting that really belongs to them, few artists seldom do for fear of being different.

A new year is approaching us and with it comes resolutions.  One of my resolutions for the new year is to challenge myself to break out of my comfort zone of art and try different mediums, different styles, and different techniques.