I’ve been a painter my entire life and my ritual was to pour myself a glass and drink while painting. I put the paintbrush down for a long time doubting that I would be as creative or enjoy it as much without a drink. Well I have finally picked a paintbrush back up and I have to say that self doubt was silly because this piece is going to be AMAZING.
Picture is current work in progress.
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Love this post. I’m pretty much the same about my painting stuff. Always did it with the crutch of a substance. Even while studying art in college. Glad you’re back to it. Looks great. Now if only I can find the same path….
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I did my entire art undergrad totally sloshed. I’m surprised at how well those pieces came out looking back at them now.
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Also I’d love to see your art!!
I feel ya. Good stuff. Dead astronaut?
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Yes. He will be holding a melting planet (which is why the fingers are all janky, they’re going to be mostly covered).
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I dig it.
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Have you decided if it will be a planet from our solar system??
It’ll just be a mix of colors. I’m going to try a new technique for it. I have not quite decided yet if I want to go with literal earth colors or not, since it’s a commentary on climate change.
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Acrylic or Oil? I used to paint in acrylic and mixed media.
That looks awesome!
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Acrylic. Oil is wayyyy too much work. Acrylic I can mix on the canvas with my finger 
Thanks!
Yeah oil is intense. I agree..
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Nice. Like it so far. Never seen anything like it. 
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Love this!!!
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That’s awesome, it took me a while to get back to some of my interests. But I made it eventually.
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That looks great. You are so talented. Keep it up and keep posting. I love this.
He should be holding a Big Mac.... hahaha
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Cool. I recently picked up my art again while in rehab. I had let whatever talent I had just go to waste for like 15+ years. Booze was more important, apparently.