I have always enjoyed painting but have never showcased my work, until now. I am known for my photo art where I have achieved more than I dared hope for, but I have chosen to concentrate on painting for now, as the Ai universe took over. It was especially at a censured exhibition that killed my photo art enthusiasm. The judges couldn't tell whether or not my art was mine. It was a wake up call for me. I don't want to have to convince people that I have spent 15 hours creating a beautiful art piece and then be told that I didn't take the photos or told that I definitely did not make it. Ai (Artificial intelligence) is incredible and it can make something stunning in 30 seconds. I have chosen not to compete with that.
That being said, I wish I had started painting more enthusiastically way earlier. But truth be told, I was scared, and didn't feel at all capable. But while practicing and practicing, I realized that if I painted like I would create in Photoshop, it would work for me. That is, working in layers. Painting one layer at the time, and never be afraid of putting that first layer down. The only difference is that if I make one of those layers wrong, it's a lot more difficult changing it. This has taught me to especially plan the work process, and analyze every step before letting the paint brush settle on the canvas.
I have been told, and I know it's true, that I have created especially feminine art, always featuring a female subject in my art work. This I have thought about a lot. Yes, I accept that that is what I am drawn to making, but I refuse to settle with that, so I am aiming to paint half of my pictures with a male figure in it. I love the look of a man in a suit and hat, so that will be my main theme, whereas my feminine art pieces will be especially pretty and extra feminine.
Also, I will incorporate extreme features in my paintings, such as extra large hairstyle or an imaginary setting. I like realism mixed with the unreal. I aim to impress with both skill and imagination.
For me, the best feeling is to have my imagination come to life and finishing an art piece.
Thank you for reading :)