Expressive landscape painting of a windswept field beneath a textured blue sky, created with layered brushstrokes in soft blues, greens, and warm earth tones

Becoming an Artist by Showing Up

After more than 20 years of painting, I never thought of myself as an artist — it was simply something I did. In this reflective post, I explore how persistence, practice, and the desire to keep painting matter more than talent alone. Inspired by the life of Vincent van Gogh and his relentless dedication to painting, this story connects my own journey as a self-taught artist with the power of showing up again and again. A quiet reflection on art, identity, and becoming an artist through practice.

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