Practice has always been key in my life. Whether training for a 5k, 10k, mountain climb or long-distance bicycle ride, it was important to get moving and doing the activity over and over. Build physical and mental strength; know that quitting can only be an option after I really have put my best effort in. Now with my new watercolor painting challenge, I have tried to pursue the same practice mentality.

How many times do I need to paint the same kingfisher? Apparently a few more times and to make more changes to get a slightly different and hopefully better result! I have painted this bird so many times! Now it is time to take a break from this bird since I am not making enough of a change between paintings. As they say, if you continue to do the same, you’ll get the same result. Hopefully in giving myself a break from painting this bird, I will have fresh eyes when I return to it in time. I’ll keep you posted, I am not giving up on creating the look I really want for this bird!