So this is what I'm working on at the moment, not quite finished but almost and in only one afternoon at that. That is a land speed record for anyone that knows me, and is because of the way I'm working at the moment, or at the very least the way I'm working towards.
It's been a long time since I posted anything really, so it is something that is needed. Life is busy, too full of things that are not as important or satisfying as painting, and yet they seem to usurp my time until it seems I will explode. Actually started hiding from the world this Saturday past, perhaps not a good sign but a much needed space for my sanity.
Now that I've finally had some time in the studio, of course I'm still not satisfied, or at least not directly. I shouldn't really be typing this now, as I'm tired and my eyes are not the best. I've been trying out different things with my painting, specifically along the lines of working with little or no preparation to paint: a complete separation of drawing and painting. This is a new way of working for me. In the end, it seems to be a bit of a step backwards to go forwards, for lack of a better explanation. I'm not where I was, per say, and not exactly sure where I'm going to be, but then that was the point in the first place. I'm searching for something, some feeling in the paint that I feel was missing before, and I'm just feeling around for it right now.
Its interesting, at least to me. Difficult to describe. An example ... and don't you HATE it when this dumb program sticks the image at the top instead of where you want it?!? Bloody hell. Whatever. Painting this way allows me to paint thicker and faster, something I've always admired in other persons works. Loved Van Gogh's cypress trees. But you loose out on the control of having your vision planned out before you, which allows a different set of freedoms as well.
I'm very tired now and off to bed. I'd like to stay up and finish more than anything, but I know what happens at six am, and its that same piles of rocks only they'll be rolling towards me.
