paint it. Second, allow yourself the time to develop a style and a method of painting that expresses your vision. Personally, I had to develop an understanding of the chemistry of paints and pigments, the raw materials of creating paint, so that I would know how different paints might work together, how paints will change differently over time, so that I could understand not just how a painting will look when I create it but also how it will look fifty or a hundred years from now, which is an important consideration even in the moment of creation. Third, practice art every day— don’ t wait for inspiration to come but rather experiment with sketching, painting, or drawing every day, try new techniques, even just study paintings, read about art, or watch technical videos online. Every day should be a day for art. Finally, even when you’ re painting a work for someone else, enjoy painting it for your own pleasure. As challenging as it can sometimes be to make something from your imagination real, always remember and revel in your pleasure in creating art, and that pleasure will come through the canvas to the viewer.
What are your future plans when it comes to art? any more exhibitions on the horizon?
I am close to completing a collection I have been working on for the past year and a half. The first six months were the most frustrating for me, as they were days and nights of trial and error. As soon as I began to understand the chemistry of the colours I was using— the way a chef understands the ingredients and the ways they interact with each other— I carefully began creating artwork inspired by the colours of the ocean.
For more information: Maha. Almannai @ gmail. com @ Maha. Almannai
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