The Practice of Art

This morning finally saw the sunshine around here and so I went outside to enjoy the beautiful morning to work on my art.  I am beginning to learn there is such discipline to being an artist.  I guess I used to think that artists were simply born as these amazing, talented naturals.  Its true there is definitely an element of "being a natural" involved in the artist's work.  But it isn't magic, either.  Focus, practice, discipline, repetition, revision, vision and intention, and ongoing education are all important facets of art.. just as much as the expressive, creative, dreamy, in-the-moment aspects.  I am finding that the more structure I bring to my art, the more refined I am able to become, and my art gives me greater reward.