Just Paint Every Day

Mike Beeman recently taught two workshops at the Cheyenne Artists Guild.  http://mikebeeman.com/  You know we hear it again and again however this time it stuck. You must paint every day to improve you work. 

I have heard of an artist assign a study of the same object 100 times. Mike said to paint from a still life, not a photo, 20 times.  First paint a value study, monochromatic. Next try the composition in complimentary colors then use a triad palette.  Paint again with an under painting and finally paint in the hues you see. I am using Canson paper, not sanded Wallis. so the whole experience is opening my eyes.  

I will say the exercise is beneficial.  This weekend is CLICK the symposium of Wyoming artists all meeting in Laramie.  Don't tell Mike I will miss a few days.