The more I create, the more I mourn what I missed all those years that I thought I didn’t have a creative bone in my body.
Now I climb over mounds of doubt, clearing paths to forge ahead. I hit roadblocks where all I see in my art is what is lacking. At these times, I return to basics, watching instructional videos or reading. Currently, I am enchanted with the work of Alphonso Dunn, whose book Pen & Ink Drawing lays out techniques step-by-step. Dunn also offers excellent YouTube videos.
The floral featured is my interpretation of a floral bouquet from a photograph. The image that follows uses the technology of photo editing to boost it with some colour and a dreamy frame.
One Woman's Quest II 
Beautiful art, VJ! You are very talented and it’s never too late to spark your creativity.
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Thanks. Sure awakens new passion
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Most welcome!
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There’s so much going on in these images. Each has their own beauty! I agree, it is so hard to keep that creative spark going – the instructional videos are a good idea. (“mounds of doubt” – wow!)
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Thanks Andrea. I feel like I’m so far behind.
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Welcome. That would make it harder. I set expectations too high for myself and I always feel behind. Again, it’s exhausting.
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It’s never too late to rekindle that creative fire within you, VJ.
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Thanks Tanja. Certainly adds new passion.
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lovely. It is so true to return to learning when we hit a wall, or just a short break doing something else to refocus, or get the enthusiasm back.
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Exactly. Thanks 🙏
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Beautiful! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks 😊
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Nicely done, VJ. Thanks for your explanation, as well.
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Thanks Keith
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Lovely images. Discovery is always exciting.
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Thanks Lou. Keep the spirit young.
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It’s beautiful. Never too late to find your niche
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Thanks Sadje. Exactly!
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I’ve been so admiring of your art–and wishing I could do it!
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Thanks Liz. I only started at 60. It’s never too late!
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You’re welcome, VJ. I’ve been trying all kinds of new things in the last few years. Maybe visual art is in the cards for me, too!
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It’s very therapeutic.
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I like the sound of therapeutic!
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This is gorgeous! May your art continue to flourish, V.J. Lack of self-belief is the biggest hurdle most of us face.
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It can be paralyzing. Thanks.
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You are welcome.
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