When I was taking courses for my Masters in Fine Art/Art History, the painting course required finished works ... I had to not only finish, but endure the critiques of the professors and fellow degree candidates ... and if we went easy on the critiques ... we'd be told so on the spot.
I remember you posted one of your wife's portrait paintings ... I found her style to be effective ... engaging. Post more if she'll go along with it.
I know the feeling. The colors are alive and warm and you get the feeling of the desert. I will wait until you are done, to give you my overall opinion, but so far so good. Nice technique!
Fear of failure is crippling ...
Maybe some pressure would be a "motivator."
When I was taking courses for my Masters in Fine Art/Art History, the painting course required finished works ... I had to not only finish, but endure the critiques of the professors and fellow degree candidates ... and if we went easy on the critiques ... we'd be told so on the spot.
I remember you posted one of your wife's portrait paintings ... I found her style to be effective ... engaging. Post more if she'll go along with it.
I know the feeling. The colors are alive and warm and you get the feeling of the desert. I will wait until you are done, to give you my overall opinion, but so far so good. Nice technique!