been a while, but i'm glad to be painting again.
I always wanted to be skilled at illustration, because since a child i loved creating things in my mind: big killer robots, battlefields, knights, lusty maidens, dragons, etc. I have an eye of appreciation for abstract art, but it's just not my thing.
Abstract art is usually expression of the mind/ soul, with provocative imagery. While interesting, i would rather stare at an immersive illustration, vividly depicting a story or world the artist created. All it takes is one painting, and i can think for a long time, fantasizing a backstory, a world setting, and a conflict. An entire tale can