On the easel and on being a dad
Greetings,
Here are some work-in-progress details from 2 current paintings. During the past 8 months I've been adapting to my new role as a stay-at-home-dad (after four years as SAHM, my wife went back to work, and so we swapped places), and so progress can often feel very slow. However, I'm gradually getting into a groove and I'm pleased with what's been happening on the easel:
I'm learning lessons in creative patience these days (some days more receptively than others). When confronted with the loss of sustained/obsessive focus, I resist so hard. I'm just starting to realize the extent to which my sense of self has been wrapped around working and being productive. What seemed on the surface to be a positive attribute has now (as a parent) become a liability, even a weakness. Luckily, I am constantly reminded by two beautiful little people that what has been gained immeasurably outweighs what has been lost (because nothing has been lost).
I'll be back soon with final images for these two paintings.
Thanks for reading! -David
These are looking great man! Those "beads" around the cup must have been a royal pain! ;D
It must've been a LOT of late nights for ya these days huh?
Thank you! Yeah, I fit it in 😁👍😝
Hi David,
Oh man, do I feel you. My first son is 2 years old now, and it's been a huge adjustment changing the way I create. I used to have several days where I'd just be in my room not communicating with anyone immersed in a piece. That might not sound great to a lot of people but honestly it was something I loved. Those days are gone, and I'm lucky to get 45 minutes of uninterrupted time. Buuuut it's still a small price to pay whenever you look at your little ones doing what little ones do. Beautiful paintings, looks like you're making it work. :)
Yes!! Totally. I love solitude in the studio. I could go 3 days without any human contact and be loving it (any longer than that and it gets dicey, lols). Big adjustment :). Thank you! (btw mine are 4 and 2, so we're in a similar stage)
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Thank you very much! :)
So beautiful!! Admire your artwork!
Awesome, thank you! :D
Looking forward to seeing the finished pieces!
Thank you, I look forward to posting them!
Very good your paintings David! I really like realism. I paint animals and nature, but still lifes are a challenge !!! Congratulations!!!
Thank you! :)