Dottie Riley

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Bullshit Bag



Since I am not prepared to post my painting, I thought I would share this with you.

My painting... a lot of work for something that will never be one of my best works; for something that will never mean anything to anyone but me. There are a lot of people in the background, mostly just faces and shoulders.I finally have them done. It was scary painting them over the first image because what if I screwed up? The first/main image is good. The second- all of the people- border on mediocre but they convey the idea. Actually, there is only one face that I do not like at all. The rest will do. Now, after investing three days into painting these faces, I have to "paint them out" again! They have to be faint, kind of ghostly because they are not really there.Again, I am faced with fear- what if I screw this process up? I never tried anything like this before.

So much for me fears and anxieties. Think maybe I need to seal and dispose of my bullshit bag by now? (Oh, I hope you can read it because I may no longer have the text on my PC.)

posted on July 14, 2011 1:38 PM ()

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I have seen it and it is a great picture.
comment by elderjane on July 15, 2011 10:34 AM ()
You're your own worse critic. Be bold and forge on. Eager to see the final results.
comment by solitaire on July 15, 2011 4:49 AM ()
I did- posted the painting today.
reply by dragonflyby on July 15, 2011 9:24 AM ()
Isn't he a wonderful person.AJ
He has a way with words.I loved this man.Nothing hatred about him.
comment by fredo on July 14, 2011 2:15 PM ()
Yes, AJ is so terribly sweet! I'd be proud to have a son like him. You are pretty neat yourself!
reply by dragonflyby on July 15, 2011 9:26 AM ()
I am sure the painting looks amazing. You always do a wonderful job. I know how it can be stressful when you fine-tune something you think is going well. You don't want to undo what already is working out. I am sure all will be good, though.
comment by lunarhunk on July 14, 2011 1:44 PM ()
You can judge for yourself... I finally got it posted today. Thanks for the encouragement.
reply by dragonflyby on July 15, 2011 9:25 AM ()

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