I'm hanging up my paintbrushes

Ron Knights

I haven't always been happy with my paintings. I finally gave up on this one.

I showed it to a friend and she said "What is this, a cow?!" I'm putting away my paint brushes for awhile.

 

NylonGirl

It looks like two dogs to me.

mding

I am quite sure, that friend of your's was just pulling your leg -  a cow?? No way!

Ron Knights

I think she was serious. The funny thing was that I had kind of a crush on her.

But I decided awhile ago that it just wasn't feasible. She hadn't expressed the same interest in me.

She's friendly enough.. but she didn't go out of her way to come my way etc.

NylonGirl

What you need to do is stare her directly in the eyes and say, "Woman I don't even want you. I just want to mow your lawn."

Then just shove her out of the way, and mow the lawn like you really mean it.

Ron Knights

Oh my! She's a really nice woman.

But I really think at this stage in my life, the "friend ship" is the best place to be.

I do enjoy being able to have an intelligent conversation with a fellow writer and artist.

We're both Seniors, and maybe around the same age.

At any rate, I couldn't resist this render.

RawArt, yeah, that might be a bit extreme. I told her I appeciate her honest reaction.

After all that's why I switched to using DAZ Studio for my dog pictures.

 

IceDragonArt

Looks like dogs to me.

Valiska

They're dogs. Anyway, no need to hang up your brushes just because your early work isn't as good as your later work will be! 

Ron Knights

Thanks for your support, friends.

SilverGirl

Have you considered an art studio thread? There'd be more continuity in following your journey (both accomplishments and struggles) if you had it all in one place.

Unseen

I also see dogs.

Ron Knights

SilverGirl, you're right. I did start a thread when I was figuring how to make Marlin work in the Moonshine Diner. But it didn't get much attention.

Maybe I'll start over.

I gave my friend the painting and a bunch of artwork created with DAZ Studio. She loved everything.

SilverGirl

Link it in your sig? 

Ron Knights

OK, I think I got it right. It's titled Moonshine Marlin, but I think it can be re-used...

https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/751076

Torquinox

You can change the thread title, too - If you want to. Link in your sig is a great idea, as @SilverGirl suggested.

Ron Knights

Thanks, friends. The title is now:

Ron's Artistic Misadventures. That's pretry much the story of my life.

ArtAngel

Ron Knights said:

Thanks, friends. The title is now:

Ron's Artistic Misadventures. That's pretry much the story of my life.

Expecting too much, or unrealistic results, typically results in a devalued feeling of disappointment. Expectations kill relationships. Here's a question or three. Do you know what she loves to do as a hobby. Does she read books? What genre? Does she knit sew or do anything other than eat and sleep? What did she think about as a child? What does she dream of now? Is she stuck in a past relationship. Is art important to her. What art? Ron I think I get it. You had a crush and tried to impress a hard to get gal. Surely you did not buil;d a website to impress her  . . . or did you?  As a person who has been married (if common law counts) more times than Liz Taylor, so I consider myself an expert on failed relationships also my last marriage has lasted 22 years so I also consider myself an expert on what works. The thing is this is coming from a woman's perspective. Women (and I suspect most humans) want to feel they matter. That what they think is important. Amd from a relationship and an artistic viewpoint we need to be open to constructive criticism. Reproach this woman and tell her you value her opinion. Ask this person why it appears to be a cow. Listen. Then share what you were attempting to make dogs (or whatever) and ask how this person thinks you could improve on the painting. Women and men like to be helpful if the person they are helping is humble enough to to be huffy or indignant and actually want to be better. If after she gives her advice, this women appears clueless, and offers what you feel is stupid advice, she is not the person for you. But if you find a valuable feedback, simply thank her and show her your imorived version rinse and repeat. The think a relationship is not just about you ... or art. You will never win over a woman with art. Listening, sharing memories and acts of kindness. But most importantly some values likes must align. Maybe her form of art is music . . . and she knows nothing about watercolors or acrylics or painting.

IF YOU HAVE TO HANG UP PAINT BRUSHES BECAUSE OF A WO/MaN ... KEEP THE BRUSHES DROP THE WO/MAN

Ron Knights

Thanks for the supportive response.

I've literally shared my art with everyone around me at any given time. I've received very enthusiastic responses.

I've taken two Acrylic Painting classes with some of the ladies in my building. We get along great, and support each other totally.

I didn't set out to attract or impress her. We don't sit together often at lunch. She mostly sits with other people when she comes down for lunch.

I like that fact because it gave me time to get over my temporary infatuation.

She has stated in the past that she likes being alone, and isn't necessarily very social.

She's very intelligent. She wrote at least one book and gave many of us a copy. She's very attractive, and close to my height. Height hasn't been a determining factor for me. (Either short or tall.)

I prefer to keep our relationship as "neighbor friends," like with all my fellow residents.

I am totally enjoying myself. I've been able to let the "brighter side" of myself out, with everyone, and the joy has been reciprocated.

In the past few years I've undergone some much-needed maturity. But I still have much more work to do before I'm ready for a new "closer" relationship.

I was married once, when I was 49. I was totally not ready. Fortunately we were able to end the marriage as friends. I eventually left Maine and moved to Minnesota,

I've grown much since then, but really need to handle some personal "business" issues.

Ron Knights

Moderators:

If you like, you can close this thread. 

I've already started describing my DAZ project pursuits to the Ron's Artistic Misadventures thread. htps//www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/751076

Cris Palomino

I'll close this for you, Ron, but wanted to tell you not to give up on your art if it is something that gives you pleasure to do. Art can be so open to interpretation and, you know, sometimes everyone gets wrong what you intended. But if you derived pleasure from creating it, that's really all that matters. Laugh at the misinterpretations. They just don't see what you do. I thought it was a nice image. You have your own unique way of expressing yourself. Keep doing it as long as it makes you happy to do so.