A few weeks ago (November 14) I posted a photo of a painting I was working on. The five panels work well together even though they are each so distinctly different colors, something unusual for me. The response I received to the painting was overwhelmingly “don’t’ touch it; don’t do any more to it.” But I have, of course. It was just the beginning stage, and yes, it did look good but it was not yet where I wanted the painting to be. (I may still do a small bit more to it, but it won't be a noticeable/major change.)
I thought a lot about why people wanted me to leave the five panel piece as it was and why I didn't want to. Mostly it was about the sense of mystery that I felt it needed. It was all too obvious. I liked it too but there is a level of complexity that I look for that wasn't there yet. I'm excited about the final painting and don't think it has lost any of the qualities it had before, the spontaneity and excitement, but has even more to it.
Just staring, with mouth open... and without many words...and the feelings just ripple throughout me, I love that about your work!
Posted by: Jackie at December 11, 2006 03:29 PMThanks, Jackie. Looking forward to seeing your work next week when I am in Ottawa!
Posted by: Leya at December 12, 2006 08:03 AM