We have passed through Thanksgiving in the U.S. when we spend time thinking about situations and people surrounding us that bring us joy, happiness, and thoughtfulness. We then give thanks and express our gratitude. Those of us who create acknowledge our passion, desire, and ability to make something where there was nothing before. As artists we also realize and honor the torment under which we live, well, maybe. Personally I am comfortable, sometimes, and greatful for the torment. If it weren't for this torment I might not take the time to create.
The constant torment of what to create, how to create, when to spend the time, questioning the result, desiring acceptance of the work. The questions go on and on, endless in fact. Everyone who is successful conquering the torment has embraced it, used it to push their work forward and knows it will return over and over again. It's the plight of the artist, but one for which we should all be thankful for it is a tool and part of who we are and part of our ability to create.
The constant torment of what to create, how to create, when to spend the time, questioning the result, desiring acceptance of the work. The questions go on and on, endless in fact. Everyone who is successful conquering the torment has embraced it, used it to push their work forward and knows it will return over and over again. It's the plight of the artist, but one for which we should all be thankful for it is a tool and part of who we are and part of our ability to create.
beginning the background on my newest painting
the background painted in with high and low lights and a great deal of movement
the prickly pear paddles begin to appear
close up brushing the pigment onto the canvas
the painting as of today....loads more to do
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