hoo?

Ok so you know how you have those pieces that paint themselves, you are in the zone and everything goes exactly as you planned it? This wasn't one of those times. I had a bit of a panic about halfway through - expensive canvas, lots of texture added and stuff that is hard to undo, colours not working etc...but I persevered...I am ok with it now, will have to let it sit for a while.  As for the subject matter, well I am on a bit of a bird thing at the moment, who knows why, and I think I might have been a bit inspired by John Brisson's awesome owl - check it out here http://downstairscreations.blogspot.com.au/. This is a largeish piece at 910mm x 910mm with lots of stuff - old book pages, metal foil, enamel, leaves, various texture mediums, watercolour paper and ink. Youn know, if there is any really good tip I can pass on to new artists - it is to not give up too easily. A lot of stuff I painted when I was younger, I either got bored with or gave up when I didn't get instant gratification. I was always worried about spending too much time on one piece, but what I hadn't worked out was the parts that were a struggle are when the learning takes place. :)