The Journey of a Self-Taught Artist: A Farewell Painting

🎨The artist shares her inspiration for the farewell painting and the process of planning and sketching before starting.

👥She discusses her decision to attend art school and how it will influence her self-taught artist identity.

🔥The artist talks about her experimentation with different painting techniques and materials, including acrylic and oil paints.

🤔She expresses her excitement and nervousness about starting art school and the opportunities for growth and learning.

📅The artist reflects on her current artistic style and her desire to push beyond hyper-realism.

How did the artist plan the farewell painting?

—The artist sketched different thumbnail ideas in her sketchbook and chose the final concept.

Why did the artist decide to attend art school?

—The artist wanted to further develop her skills, gain new knowledge, and be inspired by other artists and the art school environment.

What painting techniques and materials did the artist use?

—The artist used acrylic and oil paints, experimenting with different underpainting and blending techniques.

How does the artist feel about starting art school?

—The artist expresses a mix of excitement and nervousness, hoping to gain new knowledge and improve her art concepts.

What are the artist's thoughts on her current artistic style?

—While the artist enjoys hyper-realism, she feels the need to push past its boundaries and expand her artistic horizons.

00:01The artist explains that she is creating a farewell painting before leaving for art college.

00:29She discusses her process of planning and sketching different thumbnail ideas.

02:49The artist talks about her decision to attend art school and the impact it will have on her self-taught artist identity.

04:02She reflects on her experimentation with different painting techniques, including acrylic and oil paints.

06:17The artist expresses her excitement and nervousness about starting art school.

07:45She discusses her current artistic style and her desire to push beyond hyper-realism.