Mona Vivar Fine Art: Finding Unlimited Painting Ideas in One Place

Friday, April 26, 2013

Finding Unlimited Painting Ideas in One Place

When I was a beginning painter years ago I used to approach my easel and wonder what to paint next. After all, there are so many things in the world to paint. I frequently lost focus and became frustrated in my efforts just because there were too many choices--and I liked them all!

I am facing the true test of painting skills this year because I am working at it full time. Not much room for error or dawdling around while I decide what to paint. It took some thinking for me to figure out that I like paintings that remind me of places that I enjoy. Souvenirs of vacations so to speak. Then I considered places that I have been. Places with a southern feel. Ah ha! I decided to take a chance with New Orleans.

Suddenly, no more "what to paint" dilemmas. I could do New Orleans cityscapes. New Orleans musicians. New Orleans houses. New Orleans food. New Orleans interiors. The list goes on and on. I enjoy painting it all. Maybe you have fond memories of New Orleans too and will enjoy these.