One step forward…

I always feel that the challenge of painting a face is an amazing push and pull of re shaping. The continual questioning of each mark as the image takes shape. Do the eyes match up. Does she capture that spark or do I need to keep working over and building up the...
Angel evolving

Angel evolving

The next phase of exploration. She started off as a simple exploration and has become an angel. After such a hard term I think I needed to call the angels back into my life. I definitely had fun with thick blobs of paint and softer layers in the face. I love the...
Violet dreams

Violet dreams

Evening connections. I use watercolour per as a pallet and create overlays as I go. These background plays often develop into more finished pieces. This image appeared as I worked on my violin player, so I drew it out. I like the simplicity and don’t feel that I...
Exploring ways forward…the art journey.

Exploring ways forward…the art journey.

The art journey. Today Plan to work on some A3 works on paper. I am enjoying working small right now. When there is a lot going on I need a smaller piece to focus on. When everything is flowing and easy I then can feel more expansive and opt for larger pieces. Art is...
Exploring …new works in progress

Exploring …new works in progress

I am playing with my backgrounds and seeing what images want to evolve. These are 2 starting points from today’s studio journey. Both have a softness and simplicity to them that I like at this point. Who knows where they will find completion. It’s all the...