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!