Balancing Act

It's tough to find a balance between good enough and great. We certainly can't do one or the other all of the time. We need a little of both if you ask me. When I look back at previous years paintings, I often think "why did (or didn't) I do that?" But when I completed the painting, it was good enough for me. Maybe it was my best. I was happy with it. There is some comfort in that. The painting captures my creative spirit in that moment. If I look back and find perfection, I would have nothing to strive for!