Contest gives inspiration

There's an art contest that I learned about last night. I was wondering what I should do for it while looking through some pictures I had. I didn't expect to find a picture that would give me an idea of what to do. I just like looking at them. However one picture of my son gave me a great idea for the contest. It's odd having a picture of a child give you inspiration for something whose theme is the end of the world. But hey, things happen like that.

I've been in an experimental kind of mood lately. The last piece I did was full of experimenting. I used a new media, I drew teeth and wood which I've never done before....

Last night I talked to my sister's boyfriend about art. He talked a bit about painting. I told him that when I was a child I would draw while I watched my grandmother paint. I always wanted to paint but never felt I could do it. I did start experimenting with color when I found oil pastels. It's not the same though. I would love to paint but as usual I hold myself back.

Since I got off the phone with him I've been thinking about it. This guy tends to push me when it comes to art and I think I needed it. I have become a bit stale I think.

Anyway, I'm going to buy a book on painting today. I think that the piece that I was going to do for the contest I'm going to paint, for myself, instead. I really don't want to use my son's image for something sinister but I can maybe make something fun with it. Similar idea, just more cheerful. lol