Myself included. Don’t get me wrong; I enjoy commissions, and delivering a painting to someone has great meaning to me. I also enjoy the process of creating a new painting. That’s a big part of why I paint: it’s the joy of painting, and seeing something come to life with each brushstroke.

Often, I get so busy painting for others, my list of “things I want to paint” gets longer and longer. Sometimes, I’ll take a break–sometimes short, sometimes not-so-short–to check off an item on that list.

Lately, it’s been a bit different. I’ve done a couple of what I’ll call “miniatures,” and one that is normal-sized.