Without Restraint Adrienne Circelli-Silversmith Being a person that does not want to conform or be predictable has its disadvantages in the art world. For one, it’s di cult for me to paint a cohesive series because I’m always looking to experiment and try new things, which can make nding a gallery di cult: Galleries prefer to associate with artists that can deliver those “themed” paintings. Needless to say, I am not represented by any galleries
To me the true meaning of being an artist is to be able to explore, experiment, and create work that is meaningful to oneself without restraints. For the longest time, I thought this was a negative, a character fault. Usually I have several paintings going at the same time in di erent mediums, subject matter, and stages of development One advantage of this process is when I get stuck on one painting I move to another. This allows me to get some distance (literally) and solve the problem mentally and then come back with a fresh eye. I also do this when I sense I’m about to overwork and ruin a perfectly good painting. When I feel this happening I force myself to put down the brush and walk away.
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