DEFINITIONS PART 7

WATERCOLOR ARTIST
In this world there are those that naturally excel at talent. I don't feel I am one of those (I know there are those that would disagree, but this is my blogsite, so have a little patience and hear me out). I feel I am mediocre are best and have to work at being skilled in the area of art. Frankly, that's not a bad thing, for it has been said that creativity is 1% inspiration and 99% percent perspiration (or something like that). For some artists that's a bunch of baloney, it's at least 50/50. For me, there are moments of inspiration that lead me down the path of perspiration.

I can remember the first time I attempted a watercolor painting. I took some paints my brother Sam had given me, turned over a piece of matboard and attempted a watercolor painting. I was thrilled with how the watercolor spread and created this impressionistic flow. I attempted a few Canadian geese in the foreground and didn't do too bad. I was inspired to keep trying. Looking back at my first attempt makes me cringe, but it was the beginning of a wonderful journey into watercolor painting.

I have attempted other forms of art throughout my life and have enjoyed sketching, sculpture, and other forms of painting. But I would say that being a "wanna be artist" defines who I am.