Cleaning House

My issue usually is that I have a cluttered mind with an abundance of ideas. The only way to be productive is to be decisive. Pick an idea and explore it...but of course I argue with myself, questioning the value of my own ideas and if one is more worthy of my time and effort. I am so comfortable with these conversations that occur within my own mind that they are an expected and "normal" part of my process. They are also frustrating and at times, paralyzing.

While I was at SVA this summer, an artist told me that I should just paint furiously and produce work for ten years before even questioning or critiquing myself.Because I didn't create for nearly 20 years, the ideas,questions,concerns and fears regarding my art, accumulated, like clutter and memories in an attic. So basically, in order to free my mind and create art, I have to "clean house."

Although I started a few images this weekend, I'll only post a few today. There was no real objective other than to just paint. I also promised my son Robert that I would feature an image of him with our dog Kona. I reclaimed the dining room table as my art studio upon my return.Much to his dismay,Robert was only able to use it once while I was away for one poker game:)He hangs with me while I paint, as does Kona, amid the "clutter."

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same.