I realize that it is only my third day of painting and that there is marked development and progress but I feel as though I am only beginning to manifest on canvas, what has been stored in my mind and my hands for so long. I am trying not to get frustrated with myself because I sincerely feel as though I am working at a fairly slow pace. My painting is monumental in size for me...18 feet in width. It is purely a stream of consciousness and merges all of the figures and motifs that I have incorporated in my work at home this past year.
I am focusing on value and am using a limited palette...Payne's grey, Titanium white and burnt umber.I am also implementing texture, real and implied, using patterns and other materials such as hand made papers, metal and wire. Trust me, when it is complete, it will be magical. I still have a month ahead. I wish I could freeze this moment in time. Never before have I felt so aware of and confident about myself as an artist.
Here are some photos of the work in process.
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You know I am a huge fan of you and your work - such energy and enthusiasm and ideas and talent! So glad you are enjoying this magical time to focus and create!
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