Old Favourites Still Gain Attention

In my last post I displayed an older painting of mine, "At The Cottage". I painted this piece back in 2010, I posted it on my web site and Fine Art America. The original was sold to a collector in Vancouver, prints of the painting are still available. This has been one of my most popular pieces, the number of times it has been viewed on my website and other sites continues to grow. 

This is the first of my paintings to have received so much attention. A number of comments had been made about how welcoming and inviting the painting seemed.

Another piece that has gained almost the same attention is "Mystic Beach" which is based on an image of Mystic Beach on Vancouver Island. It was painted in 2011,  when I posted it I had a number of comments made about how it seemed like you could almost walk into the painting. The original was sold to a collector in Ottawa, and yes prints are available. 

Both of these paintings were painted a few years ago, but remain popular today. They are among some of my earlier works that I can see a change in my style. I keep working at every painting, feeling I learn something new with every piece I paint. Every artist works at their craft, every artist develops with every new piece they work on. This is true whether it is a piece that has been; sewn, written, painted, carved or another style of art.

As an encourage for other look at your personal choice of craft, look at your early works, look at others as well. You will see development over time. Some people will encourage you, others will point out flaws, some may be totally discouraging about your work. Don't allow comments by others to take your focus off what you are doing whether they are positive or negative. Allow yourself time to develop, become more creative in your style. Keep working your craft.