Maintaining the Practice of Painting Is the Goal
I painted these coneflowers from my yard in under thirty minutes. No planning, no overthinking—just the simple act of putting paint down. It reminded me how often I hesitate before starting, finding small tasks to distract myself until the energy to create is gone.
But skill doesn’t grow through intention alone. It grows through showing up, even for a short time. Thirty minutes a day is enough to build momentum, quiet the excuses, and strengthen the habit. This little painting is proof of that: progress comes from doing the work, not waiting for the perfect moment.
Goal for tomorrow: find 30 minutes to paint something, anything.