​As an artist I am curious and love to learn new processes. I am always trying new things which leaves less time to pursue old things. While this jumping around prevents me from ever getting bored, it doesn't allow a thorough investigation of any one subject or technique.  It is suggested that working in series is a good way to master a technique or subject matter.  I think most of us find when we do one successful work, it gives us ideas about what we would do differently next time and that is a very good road to follow in your artistic ventures.
I recently stumbled upon a new direction in my Aspen patina paintings. As I was finishing up a pair, I felt it needed something more; a focal or accent. Thinking about birds in trees and my favorite bird; Ravens,  I decided to add a couple to my painting. Happy with the results, I photographed the small area that held the Ravens and posted it on my Facebook page. I really liked this detailed photo (and so did about 50 other people). so I created a new piece that was small, with Ravens, much like the photo detail, and  posted a photo of it. It sold immediately, giving me more opportunity to work in this Aspen/ Raven series. Each one brings new ideas and opportunities for more in the series.
 
The point is... keeping going with one idea and letting that flow into adjacent ideas and see how                                                                                                                                   far you can go!