Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Don't Blend In

Last weekend I visited three exhibits: the National Watercolor Society, Watercolor West and California Art Club. I was humbled and awe struck. It left me thinking, how can I stand out in a world where skill and originality is unparalleled to another time in history?

 The next day I drove to Ventura to visit family. I traveled along the old 118 through Moorpark. I’ve driven this road hundreds of times.The drive takes a little longer but I enjoy the view. I like seeing what crops are growing in the field, produce stands and flowers.  I was treated to large fields of bright orange marigolds. It’s stunning to see a field of bright orange. To my surprise in the middle of the field was a single sunflower standing alone…it took my breathe away.


It got me thinking. There’s lots of clones and copy cats in the art world. Our job is to be the best at showing the world who we are. So how do I stand out in a field? 
*Focus on my own work
*Build skills
*Be myself
*Paint what I know
*Find subjects that make my heart sing... share that with the world. 
and Don't Blend In!

Happy Painting!
Brenda

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21 comments:

  1. SuhitaOctober 23, 2019 at 12:51 PM

    Thank you for that. Every so often, I need reminding.

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    1. Brenda SwensonOctober 23, 2019 at 2:42 PM

      Suhita, You my friend are an original 🌻
      Hugs,
      Brenda

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  2. Capt Elaine MagliacaneOctober 23, 2019 at 8:43 PM

    Thanks for stopping to take these photos and for noticing the big guy 🌻 out there alone.

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  3. Wer ruft anOctober 24, 2019 at 3:29 AM

    What a amazing inspiration for a beautiful painting <3

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  4. The Roy Lyons FamilyOctober 24, 2019 at 8:39 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing this insight and inspiration!

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  5. Karen BellOctober 24, 2019 at 11:48 AM

    What a marvelous reminder for all. So glad you had that epiphany and shared it!!!

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  6. A Baedke-PluckerOctober 24, 2019 at 2:31 PM

    Amen!

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  7. Sharon MOctober 24, 2019 at 3:53 PM

    You are a philosopher as well as an inspiration to all.

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  8. Rasika LohokareOctober 25, 2019 at 5:34 PM

    Loved it!

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  9. Kane RichterNovember 5, 2019 at 2:05 AM

    Loved it so much inspirational post.

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  10. Linda StarrNovember 5, 2019 at 4:03 AM

    what a surprise to see the huge sunflower, very inspiring

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  11. Clipping PathNovember 8, 2019 at 5:46 AM


    Nice post with good information

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  12. UnknownDecember 15, 2019 at 5:37 AM

    Thank you!

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  13. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comDecember 22, 2019 at 11:08 AM

    Great advice, Brenda! I started painting in April for the first time in my life, so am brand new at all this. I just paint whatever occurs to me at the time--fruits, vegetables, birds, cats, flowers, whatever I enjoy.

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