I started this 9″x12″ oil painting in class today. There is less than 3 hours put in, so I hope to work a couple more hours tomorrow before I have to set it aside. I start two art courses at the local college this week, so oil painting will be only attempted on Wednesdays during my lessons with Rich Brimer @ Carmel Visual Arts.  I am shifting into high gear for my artist soul to get the upper hand. My mind has been calling the shots, and it’s been ugly…