I finally picked up my paints after about a 3 week break and for some reason I didnt want to paint my usual, landscapes. I tried to do an abstract self portrait which immediately became too realistic and then today thought about what I could do to make this feel more like 'me' so I added some flowers by collaging them on and tomorrow I will probably add another group of flowers on the bottom right. I think when this is done I will have gotten figure painting out of my system for a while and am already looking forward to my next landscape painting!

MEMBERS COMMENTS VIEWING 1 - 3 OUT OF 3 COMMENTS From: mlhooper 05/01/2008 13:36:20 I do not know if it will help, but please read my response to markschmidt with a similar issue. From: Laughlines 04/28/2008 08:21:32 It's always good to get completely away from your normal routine and do something completely spontaneous and bold...it is refreshing and breaks the boredom! From: markschmidt 04/26/2008 20:41:48 I think that's great how you worked through your block.  I think that sometimes we have to just paint.  It may not be what we usually do, but just the sheer act of creation can unclog our pipes...clear our mind so we can work. Bravo for just grabbing a hold and working through, instead of running away.