Welcome to my blog!
This blog is the result of a commitment I made back in December 2017 to draw and paint everyday to become a better, more productive artist and most importantly to enjoy creating art.
In March of 2016 my Mom passed away. Having been her caregiver for years and then watching as hospice allowed her to gracefully pass away REALLY affected me. I was in a very dark place personally and I also was in a dark place artistically..... I could not think of a single thing paint or draw! I even thought "Why should I create artwork at all if you are just going to die?". Oh yeah, it was bad! Thankfully, with my husband's love and support I slowly regained strength emotionally which allowed me to re-focus on my art.
I thought about art school and how much I loved it. Why did I love it so much? The answer: I painted EVERY DAY. I drew EVERYVDAY! I decided to go back to "school" . I pulled out one my favorite books "The Natural Way to Draw" by Nicolaides .The daily exercises outlined in the book requires the student to draw 3 to 4 hours per day every day. I made that commitment...and began again to draw.
I also discovered the Daily Painting movement. Painting one small painting every day or so. I made that commitment...and began again to paint. I have created more paintings and drawings in the past 5 months than I have in the past 2 years! And the best part is that I have regained my love to draw and paint again!
As my husband, who has some serious health issues, always says to me "Enjoy every day!"
With my husband by my side and with God's grace, I am!
I hope you enjoy my blog and continue to follow along with me on my artistic journey.
Thank you,
Nadine
Pease visit my website nadineyura.com.
