What not to wear
Have ever wondered where your painting was going? I have put myself in such an odd situation with this painting and a lot of firsts. So many that I didn’t know where or what was going to happen next. First of all, painting a red under-painting, with green being the dominat color, created a very narrow bridge for me to walk on. That’s what happens when you take risks. I guess a risk is a risk when you don’t know what is going to happen. Trusting or maybe best of all having no attachment to the outcome is a better choice. This gives me the freedom to not have it turn out or be “right”. My process in this painting is one stroke at a time and the relationship to the last stroke or it’s surroundings. I believe I will reach a point where I won’t be lead but will lead, but right now I have to follow. As my son Blake would say at the end of every movie “to be continued”.
Thanks and love that you’ve shared the inner dialogue… the journey…
What a wonderful post, Janet. I don’t know where my writing is going so I hear you. That’s how I prefer to write and the pieces I’m most pleased with have a life of their own.
You may be taking risks, but the outcome is always beautifully displayed in your paintings.
Admire your courage to share your unfinished painting journey with your audience:)
You’re right it was a little scary
Not knowing can be a great journey, thanks Cheryl and Irmgard!
I want to share the inner dialogue more Marco, the process is so important. TYVM
Great post Janet. Sometimes I step up to the easel & think “what am I doing. I don’t know where to start”. Nice to hear that I’m not alone. But risks is certainly where you learn. Looks great so far.
I love hearing that from you Becky, since you are such an accomplished painter. But, I guess if we knew it all it might be boring
This work in progress is powerful as is! I like what it reveals now and I am glad you captured this moment. It could be done. It’s like falling into another dimension. Brilliant Janet, brilliant!
Thanks so much Shannon!