Dedication to the craft

In my relatively short career as an artist I've met some extraordinary people, and these two are without a doubt some of the most inspiring, self-less and hard working I've met so far.

I've just finished a 10 day workshop taught by David Heskin and Aloria Weaver and the amount of information that these two managed to fit into my tiny little brain is hard to believe right now.

It is truely inspiring for me to see other artists so dedicated to the craft and extremely humbling getting a true sense of how deep the rabbit hole really goes.

Pursuing art is pursuing the endless, trying to capture a glimpse of the timeless and transcendental. In some ways we are doomed to fail and choosing to pursue it regardless of the futility of it requires both strength of character and will-power, plus maybe a little dash of madness (actually a lot).

Art is what drives me, it's a never ending journey of constant refinement. I learn so much from every painting, and the learning is what really drives me to keep doing it, with a hope that one day I just might be able to master the craft and myself.

I can't thank you enough for sharing so openly.
Below is the painting I created in the 10 days. It's tempera and oils on board.