Day 100!!
May 25th, 2010
Just the beginning.
We did it! 100 paintings in 100 days! Who knew?
I debated what to do with day 100. How could I end with a bang? What could I do to make the end of this project really special? But then, I realized– this isn’t the end.
This project has been incredible in so many ways. When I thought about doing this, I was in a bit of a rut, and had lost a little confidence in my work (and in myself). I wasn’t sure I could even come up with 100 ideas for paintings. Then I was worried that no one would buy them. Every day, I woke up wondering what would happen.
But gradually I got braver and bolder. I think I can actually call myself an artist now without hesitating over the word. You know why? Because of you. Because you’re out there reading, and writing back, and telling me how much you’re enjoying this. You’re even sending me money so that I’ll send my paintings to you. (By the way, that still amazes me– thank you!)
And I can call myself an artist because I paint. Every single day. Because I don’t want to let you down. And you know what? I’ve discovered that I like painting every single day.
So this isn’t the end– not even close.
Which brings me to the painting for today.
8×10 Oil on Birch Panel. Ready to hang– no framing required! $100
Tomorrow: A slideshow recap of the whole project and details about what happens next. See you then!
May 25th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Is that a red sunflower? I’ve only seen them in yellow, but wondered if they were ever other colors too. Either way, it’s a very happy note to end on. Congratulations on finishing (and enjoying) your project!
May 25th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
It is a red sunflower! When I saw it, I knew I had to paint it. But once I got it home and put it in water, the water turned pink, so I think the florist took a yellow sunflower and put dye in the water. Which makes it slightly less impressive. But it was still fun to paint!
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