The Veins of Nature Paiting and the Creative Process (The Arts)

This painting came out of a couple days of creative wandering, which is a polite way of saying I stared at a canvas until it got awkward and then finally put paint on it. I’m not the world’s greatest painter—and I don’t pretend to be—but this piece was meant to be an impressionist abstract showing how every society has a lifeblood running through it. That’s what the “veins” represent. The lighthouse is there to guide us toward something better. And the ocean? Honestly, I just really like oceans, so boom—ocean.

The painting is for sale, and I’ll even cover shipping because I’m nice like that. If you’re interested, send me a message on the right. I can ship it matted, unmatted, or emotionally supported—your call.

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A creative process

1. Start With an Idea

I begin with a mental image of what I want to create. Sometimes I sketch it first. Sometimes I just start painting like a chaotic goblin with a brush. It depends on the day.

2. Lay Down the Base Colors

Next comes the big color blobs. No mixing. No finesse. Just the artistic equivalent of yelling “FOUNDATION!” and slapping paint on.

3. Add the Details

Then I start refining—adding details, fixing things, creating depth, and pretending I totally meant for it to look that way.

4. Step Back and Adjust

At this point I step back, squint at it, tilt my head like a confused dog, and adjust whatever looks weird. This loop repeats approximately 47 times.

5. Stop When It Feels Finished

Eventually, I reach that magical moment where I declare, “Yep, that’s done,” either because I’m satisfied or because I’ve run out of snacks. Either way—finished.

6. Share the Final Painting

Up it goes on the webpage! And yes, it’s still for sale. And yes, shipping is still free. And yes, I will still ship it matted or unmatted. I’m flexible like that.

7. Reflect on the Process

People sometimes ask why I bother with painting in the first place. Simple: art is a deeply human experience, and honestly, we need more of that. Every painting teaches me something new, gives my brain a much-needed stretch, and lets me see things from a fresh angle.

I’ll never claim to be a great artist, but the process keeps me thinking, keeps me curious, and keeps me learning—and that alone makes it worth doing. I also have an art page I'm building. Art Page

The Veins of Nature