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painting my ex wife from memory [WPfwn2gYmf0]
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Overview
Daniel returned to painting by creating an acrylic portrait of his ex-wife Chihiro for her birthday and to consume his supplies before leaving Thailand.
Daniel observed that extended breaks from drawing and painting unexpectedly improved his abilities, referring to this dynamic as the law of reverse effort rather than forcing daily practice through frustration.
After a viewer bought the portrait for $150, Daniel considered the distinct appeal of physical paper-and-paint artwork over digital drawings, contemplating further paintings such as self-portraits or other ex-partners.
Themes
Acrylic painting of Daniel's ex-wife Chihiro before leaving Thailand.
The law of reverse effort in skill development versus forced daily practice.
Comparison between physical artwork and digital iPad drawings.
Viewer interest, sale of the portrait, and potential future subjects.
Developments
A viewer purchased Daniel's portrait for $150.
Daniel sent the painting to the buyer yesterday.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Daniel will produce future portraits, such as self-portraits or paintings of other ex-partners.
Whether to hide the portrait or display it somewhere.