Greetings, My name is Lorretalamb, and I am an art collector. I specialize in the acquisition and resale of artworks and am currently seeking to expand my collection. Should you have any pieces available, please forward a direct message with details regarding your offerings.

@Edwin Caniete asked an important question that you may also be asking . Here’s a decision framework you can run through whenever you’re unsure whether to finish a painting or stop at a study. CHECKLIST 1. Goal Achieved? Did I learn what I set out to practice? ✅ Yes → consider leaving it as a study. ❌ Not yet → keep working. 2. Energy Check Does the painting still feel alive and exciting? ✅ Yes → push it further. ❌ No, it feels forced/dull → it may be best as a study. 3. Structural Soundness Are the big shapes, values, and proportions solid? ✅ Yes → you can refine with confidence. ❌ No → decide if fixing it will teach you more, or if restarting would be faster. 4. Emotional Connection Do I want to live with this image finished? ✅ Yes → finish. ❌ No → call it a study and move on guilt-free. 5. Time vs. Return Will finishing this teach me more than starting a fresh canvas? ✅ Yes → finish. ❌ No → stop and start something new. 6. Portfolio Potential Does this piece have qualities (composition, mood, likeness) that could stand alongside my best work? ✅ Yes → finish. ❌ No → study. 👉 Over time, you’ll notice your “Yes” and “No” answers shift as your skills grow. What you leave unfinished today might be what you’d polish tomorrow.