BE YOURSELF

Harley Brown's fascinating things no one else will tell you

It's Time

In my art studio, each day seems to go by in just a few hours-today it's already tomorrow. But I'll not complain. I'm in my studio right now and know there'll be many great tomorrows welcoming me in my art journey. This art studio is Earth's heaven. Angst disappears as an angel touches my shoulder. At that moment, I feel ready to allow my talents full reign with creating.

Age

As I've often firmly said: I don't look at myself in the mirror anymore. Now, I'd rather see my mind. My mind is much younger than my mug. And it's the same with many of my artist friends. Age is not something we think of except when we have to blow out candles at that yearly event. We joyously continue creating images with all those wondrous things we see. Age means nothing; existing means everything.

Your Own Style

Work with the right art mentors, as working on the wrong basics will instill terrible results. Once you've nailed down those great, classic "basics," in art, you will certainly be approaching your own individual way. Like Neil Peart on drums, Aretha Franklin singing, Heath Ledger acting or Mary Cassatt painting. There are so many individuals of such monumental talent. Raise your personal technique and approach with the truly magnificent art principles. Now, you're on your way. Having your own "style" in art means your art has finally found you. A natural flow from your insightful mind and through to your fingertips. We artists become more ourselves through our creations. It's a profound and steady journey, which has thankfully no end. We are continually inspired with our life and surroundings and keep learning from endless visual delights. What a grand way for us to spend our precious years.

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