1. The fact that I think I suck, which gives me the artist's equivalent of writer's block so it's really hard for me to get started on a new project.

2. Lack of patience - I tend to give up if it's not going the way I want, which happens a lot, or else I rush and make a mess.

3. Fear of trying a new medium. I'll get different paints, pastels, etc., but if I can't figure out how to use them right away I give up.

4. Lack of imagination. I'd like to try different styles but I don't know how.

3. I'm good at colors and value contrasts.

My weaknesses are ….

Fear of drawing/painting human faces

Too impatient and I always think halfway through a project I messed it up horribly

Not very good on technique

Strengths:

I never lack for ideas for paintings

Composition

Wishes? I wish I could just make the world go away (every day necessary chores) and paint all day long. Not enough time, I guess.

Brush and ink is also good for me. I was an illustrator. It is a pain since you can't erase anything but the simple brush stokes make it worth the effort. The stark contrasts between light and dark attracts me, no matter the medium.


I love figure drawing and portraiture as well. I have a good eye and can visualize a lot so I save time by problem solving as far as composition goes. I learned that I had this skill in art school when my friends were spending a lot of time on projects that I wasn't then I figured put why.

My strength is I have the patience of Job. Detail and really having to dig in on something that takes time doesn’t scare me. Portraits and human figures are a love so they’re the strong suit. I was told I am good at contour line.
Weakness is fear when working with watercolor. And I have to paint wc florals for work! It’s bc the paper is expensive, and it gets a bit precious feeling—and next thing you know I’m freezing up and being too conservative. That’ll never get you that cool “happy accident” wet effect that I love.