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Joy McMicken

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May 5, 2018 Leave a Comment

I’ve always wanted to be an artist but …

Paintings by Joy McMicken

I’ve always wanted to be an artist but, like many other kids, the one time I got to draw in school was third grade and I was told I cannot draw. I’ve always had an artist heart and a burning desire to draw and paint. So this was quite painful for me. I never believed in myself. It took a car accident and broken back to put me where I should be. After my doctor performed a miracle if use my back, he told me the only thing I could lift would be a pencil. Couldn’t read a book, couldn’t crochet, couldn’t tat, nothing but use a pencil. So I started drawing and studying drawing, which of course progressed into painting and I’m still studying both.

I paint and draw a lot, I have my own Plein Aire group. I take workshops, study, watch YouTube videos about painting and drawing, buy DVDs and books, go to Galleries and art shows, and practice practice practice. And I love every minute of it. Unfortunately I have to have a job, but painting and drawing are for most in my life and I enjoy it every opportunity I get. …

I would like to be one of the fine artist that represent our time period. …

Filed Under: Art Competition Archive Tagged With: desire to draw and paint, I’ve always wanted to be an artist, Joy McMicken, learn the basics, paint and draw a lot

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