Don t be seduced by texture, which is superficial. Form is synonymous with structure. Texture is the superficial element in painting. The creative process is like riding a horse. The answer is not in your painting.
Good drawing is the window to the soul.
The best realists are the abstract artists. When it comes to drawing, its location, location, location. Take a stab. Artists must learn to recognize the difference between the power of a choice and the reasonable-ness of a decision. Listen to the right side of your brain.