Direction

My licensing agent sent me a link to the Ballard Designs website, noting that they sell a lot of prints. The painting below is on their website, and it's by Adele Kaars-Sypesteyn, titled "Underline."



He suggested that I have a look at the artwork on the site, so I could see what's selling, and get ideas for current colors and subjects. Have you ever tried to paint according to specs? I find it somewhat difficult. My mind starts racing off in all sorts of different directions. If I'm supposed to be painting Earth colors, all I can visualize is vivid purples and magentas. If the paintings are supposed to be quiet and evoke a sense of calm, I feel a sudden need to be wild. I always manage to come through in the end, but it takes a lot of discipline to control my rebellious nature.