 As I have journeyed down my life's path, there have been many offshoots along the way. The choice is of course our own, and the outcome can be surprising and life changing.
One such life changing path that has influenced me greatly is WLS (wieght loss surgery); in conjuction with diet and exercise. I have lost over 75 lbs in the past year and have dropped 12 dress sizes. This has given me so much more energy; confidence and increased health benefits that all areas of my life are improving. My insulin (type 1 Diabetic) has dropped over 60 % -- that is huge! My Doctor's are overjoyed to say the least. This increase in energy has helped me with my art, in the sense that I now have more energy to paint; have more drive and focus; can and do arrange photo shoots; field trips; and the will to try new things. Not only trying new things in art, but life in general. Don't be afraid to tackle anything and everything. Don't hide behind inexperience and excuses. Life is waiting to be lived. Art is demanding to be painted. Hugs, Angela
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Saturday, August 13, 2011 Finished my workshop Portrait Painting with the artist from Florence Italy. Wow, I certainly had my ups and downs in this workshop. As you know from my previous blog, I was definitly in a funk for part of it. Reality Check! I have work to do to improve myself as an artist. I needed to know that. I need to take drawing lessons, my drawing is not up to snuff. I knew it though. But when you paint other things, it can be camoflaged. When you paint people however, it hides nothing and certainly doesn't look like the person your supposed to be painting. My model liked my portrait as I have seemed to capture him (yes it was him) but I captured his youth. My Model was 71 years old, and although he didn't look his age, I made him much younger. I was quite hard on myself during this painting session. And in hindsight, I didn't need to be so harsh. I wasn't as bad as I thought. Everyone there was an amazing artist, let me make myself clear on that. I think I fell somewhere in the middle, if I may say. Modesty be darned! For a week's worth of painting, I think my portrait came along very nicely and guess what! I LEARNED SOMETHING.....yes a few things sunk into this hard head of mine. So the course was a success! I have to thank the artist, Martinho Correia. He was wonderful. Check out his work at martinhoart.com/ He is an amazing artist and I look forward to seeing him again. Hugs to you My Friends! Thanks for all your encouragement. Without you I may have not persevered. Love ya! Angela  |
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