Michael Burns Art

Expanding My Artistic Horizons Paint for yourself, not for juried shows Lately, I noticed that painting is more like work than fun, and I don't look forward to painting. Not sure if this is the only reason, but a few years ago, I set a goal for myself to get my work juried into some major art shows here in Indiana. Since then, it seems I only paint to achieve those goals putting off the things I want to do as an artist. I am stuck on trying to create the perfect landscape painting with the ideal composition and subject matter.  This quest has led to some lousy painting behavior. While I am painting, I am never satisfied with the results and continually change my composition. This has led to so much frustration that I never seem to finish a painting. I get so tired of painting the same picture  I just stop and put it aside and may not pick up a brush for months.  As I painted, I would think to myself  I really would like to try watercolors, spend time sketching, or spend time pa