Encouragement

Every artist needs some encouragement along the artistic journey.  Sometimes it's sales.  These two paintings have been sold at my show at Gleason Fine Art this month.  Sometimes it's the encouragement of our fellow painters who know what the struggle is all about.  And sometimes it's a breakthrough painting that signals a new level of competence or successful exploration of a different approach.  I'm grateful that those exterior confirmations have been generously offered. 

As Hurricane Irene approaches New England and with travel plans, I may not post for a few days.  Check back, leave a comment or reaction (encouragement!), and keep painting!