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Painting in the public is basically how I have made my living as a professional painter for the last 23 years and there are pros and cons to this approach.
The biggest pro and con together is being in the public.
First impressions... when you are having a bad day the world can see it! There is no hiding! When those times occur with me I have learned to just grin and bear it...a little humility can go along way. I do love going out in the desert alone from the crowd and just paint. I prefer to be in the zone without interruptions, but...
When all is going well and the people start gathering around to watch, one enjoys that attention. Though I have discovered that people are generally kind. No matter how bad I think a painting is going some one will walk by and say "good job"!
I have learned to treat praise and criticism the same... they are both frauds!
I was going to make write about this subject in one session but as I began the realization came to me that this is an in-depth topic so tomorrow will be a continuation on painting in public.
Please take time and comment about what is your pros and cons when Plein air painting, thanks.
