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Tim,
I know you have mentioned the topic of "just plain hard work" on several occassions, and I for one appreciate you reminding us of that. I have met a lot of artists who think that if they buy enough books, videos and attend enough workshops that they will get it and it just doesn't work that way. You just end up trying to become whoever your watching or reading about and that doesn't allow you to be creative or just be yourself. That's not to diminish the importance of these,I own plenty of books and videos and they are tools for improving your skills, but as you've said many times it's much about hard work.
Julie,
I have two very active teenagers so it takes some doing for me to find time. As a general rule, I paint every evening (due to the day job) and most of the day on Saturday. I also get in a few hours early Sunday morning before church and sometimes during the afternoon on Sunday. I always give my wife and children priority over my schedule. I have found that by doing this I get the same in return. I must say that this past year I have worked more than ever and have found that to have contributed to my progress more than anything else.
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