a beautiful thing is never perfect

I've often felt as if I need to wait to make the paintings I have in my head until I am "more talented", or "a better painter", or the ever elusive - when I have more time. Lately I've come to realize I'm never going to be able to perfectly make the images in my head come to life in paint, and especially if I'm not practicing! So instead of saving my "painting ideas" for the perfect time, when I am magically incredibly talented, I am just going to start.

 So here's a little painted lady on a little piece of wood. I cant quite decided if I am going to add any words or anything else, so for now, it's finished.

• A beautiful thing is never perfect. ~Egyptian Proverb