Don't let the skill of execution fall behind the quality of the idea.

As a color field it is very seductive.

A lack of skill takes us out of the universe of the picture. Too

much skill can do it just as easily.

Don't express just for expression's sake. Instead express a love

of form or materials. Find a structure you can be passionate

about.

Don't let the composition be too predictable.

Good drawings almost always possess a variety of line quality

(variable thicknesses).

Let's not be too literal with color, i.e. orange tree, white birch.

What are you saying about a sunset that hasn't been said before?

What are you saying about atmosphere, temperature, feeling

of water?

An unimportant shape seems to have found its way to the

dynamic focal point. Who's driving this car?

The frame is taking away. Available frames are not always the

best frames.

Clarify your vision. In what universe does this scene exist?

That's a lovely rendering of flowers, but what would elevate

this to the level of fine art?