I like the paintings, and I have to disagree with you—I think you're good at painting.

The first one has a somewhat gloomy feel to it, but it’s also interesting. I wonder where those ladders come from and where they lead. It conveys the hope of moving from the gloomy to the brighter parts. That said, I have to admit I wouldn’t hang it in my living room, even though it has something special.

I've never painted a picture with oil paints; I'd probably be just as nervous and impatient as you—yes, I'd be frustrated because I lack the ability to transfer the image in my head onto the canvas.