So I've hit like a midlife art crisis I think. Because I'm doing a complete 180 on what I use to create for art. For while now I just felt so limited and un inspired to do any kind of new work. I've realized its because I haven't ventured out of my comfort zone. So I'm determined going to get better, or die tryin! This means going back and re studying art all over again! Thankfully I have an amazing support group growing around me which pushes each other to just do better. Watching livestreams at work, keeping up my own livesteam has definitely helped. Because there's something to be said about working on something and then leaning over and asking for real time crits while your in the mood and focused on your work. Which to me is worth its weight in pure gold as an artist.

I'm starting this venture with master studies, speed painting, portraits in human anatomy. well anatomy in general. Focusing on all the things I suck most at! lol

Finishing up DaVinci Master Study this weekend as well and my Liam portraits. Below is a WIP of my study of Angle from Virgin in the Rocks


I also have a new goal, and that's to become master level street artist. Which requires the following.

Qualify as an apprentice and qualified artist (meet those requirements).
Participate in 15 street painting festivals or events, 12 or more as a solo artist.
Participate in at least one  Disney Masters of the Arts Street Painting Festival.
Provide educational programs, instruction, or demonstrations of street painting.
Receive an award in a festival of 50 or more street painting artists.
Produce street paintings in 3 of 5 categories such as a master reproduction, portrait, landscape, still life, abstract, impressionistic, black and white, or pop art as part of your entries to demonstrate your skills and proficiency.

Its going to be a long road to get there, but the community of street artists here in Tampa FL are just so much  fun to be around. Their all so lively and energetic. Love the cooperative nature everyone brings to the table... if you forgotten something at home chances are there are other people that have it and brought extra to share... like tempera paint, or a specific color of chalk!

So yeah that's what I've been up too. made a new schedule to fit in all this studying and stuff. I'm so far 2 weeks into it and I haven't missed a beat! I love having a art time schedule! Its probably the greatest thing I've done for myself in a looooong time. So you can pretty much count that I'll livestream mostly everyday with the exception of Fridays. Speaking of which I'm going to wrap this up, grab a bite to eat and start streamin! If your around! welcome to join in! ^^ [link]

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