Working through my own online art puzzles revealed something unexpected. What started as simple problem-solving became a quiet, reflective way to see my paintings—and the creative process—completely differently.
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Being a self-taught artist means learning through curiosity, experimentation, and years of practice rather than formal art school training. Many people believe that artists must attend art school to learn how to paint.But many painters discover their voice through years of experimentation, curiosity, and practice.I’m one of those artists. One of the questions I’m asked
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After visiting a building filled with working artists, I realized something surprising — I wasn’t comparing myself. This reflection explores creative courage, trusting your own eye, and what Claude Monet’s artistic independence can teach us about painting for ourselves first.
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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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