I have plenty of activities to keep me busy each day. But that doesn’t keep me from trying new things.
I like trying new activities and learning new skills. It potentially gives me new things to put in my ever-revolving lineup of hobbies. At the very least it gives me one more thing to identify with. So far I can claim writer, poet, musician, programmer, geographer, cartographer, political scientist, photographer, mechanic, martial artist, hunter, Olympic (style) weight lifter, business owner, web designer, electrician, and artist.
All of the above activities I’ve either done professionally, in an organized and/or official manner or on a scale large enough to significantly differentiate myself from the majority of people.
Recently, I decided to add to my art repertoire by trying my hand at acrylic painting and mixed media art. Maybe I should focus on trying to hone existing skills but sometimes you just have to widen the hole rather than dig it deeper.
I’ve only done a handful of paintings so far. Although I like the results, I’m sure in a few months, after doing more of it, I’ll look back and recognize how simplistic and unrefined they are. But you have to start somewhere.
I don’t need to be the next Rembrandt. I just want to create things that are pleasing to look at and give me another outlet for creativity.
As I refine my eye for color and feel for acrylic, I’ll keep posting what I make so the progression (hopefully not regression) can be seen and monitored.