[Ditter]

Yes I got them and I adjusted my drawing in accordance. I don't trace or project, I draw. That painting just was not successful for several reasons. I still love the photo of the Dobe with the rose in it's mouth. I may use that idea with another dog in another painting.

[Salamander]

I’ve had art projects that were technically good but something just didn’t ‘look right’ and were, to me, “not successful” even though the clients loved them.

Sometimes, stuff just goes wonky.

For me, mood has a lot to do with it.

If the creative juices aren’t flowing, *nothing* goes right.

[plus, I had to deal with paintng on Harley parts]..;D

Imagine having less than a square foot of available space and somebody brings you a photo of the Sistine Chapel and says “I want this on my tank”.

No wonder I’m jumpy.

;]