People often ask how long I’ve been working on a particular painting… It’s sort of a silly question.
I remember my doctor telling me that the surgery on my carpal tunnel would only take 20 minutes or so, which made the price seem exorbitant. But she had spent 20 years perfecting her technique, which made the price seem insufficient.
I’ve always painted and sculpted. In childhood I painted with pokeberry juice; drew with charcoal sticks from a campfire and sculpted with rain-soaked clay dug up in the back yard. And eventually of course, with all of the student-grade art materials my wonderfully supportive parents helped me procure.
Now I paint with professional materials: light-fast watercolor; archival acrylics & oil paints. I use the finest papers and canvases that I can afford.
My sculpture is created with clay prepared with specifically developed scientific formulas and fired in a high-tech kiln.
How long have I been working on my art?
How long have my eyes been open?
How long have I been studying shape, form, light and color, even before I realized I was doing it?
That’s how long I have been working on every painting, or sculpture that I create today.
My entire life!
Great photo of you. I love the new painting! You’re amazing
Someone expressed that idea to me just yesterday as I described an hourly rate for glass repair work (too little), which I don’t love but do as good will…it has taken MANY years to hone the skill and artistry!
Liza, your work is priceless!!!