I managed to get some new paint down. I can at least say I am moving forward. I still have the sense of someone else being in my space so it isn't easy, that though is another story. I am at the point where I am feeling the pressure to paint more. Perhaps "pressure" should read "desire". I am certainly inclined to roll up my sleeves and get to work but it is not easy to find the time to do it these days.
There has been talk of hanging some paintings and I would like to get some more done for the series. With that said, I feel on track with the larger sized one, the 2nd and 3rd images (pleas note the use of the brown under painting). The 1st image clearly needs something to push it forward but as of this morning I wasn't seeing the place to start. Most likely I need to just start on one end and build up as needed. This brings us back to needing time and space to spend with the paintings. It is truly an important part of painting, the being present aspect. This comes down to choices. Do I stay up an hour later and lose a bit of sleep. Do I cut out time for socializing or spending time with people in general. Do I not read, do I not consider other people's needs? I frequently hear that showing up is the most important thing to do. Those same people fail to mention where and what is supposed to be cut out of the day to make this time.
I apologize for the times my frustration(s) comes out in the tone of my writing. I still have a western mindset and emotions and desire are a driving force in my life. As I am sure you heard, desire = suffering. Despite what I just wrote I have never been able to tap into this energy in any practical manner. Leastwise it seems not to be in my control. So this is where I am at today.
r.
PS
As I was proofreading this I noted the directional strokes of the top pic vs the lower ones. I wonder how much and in what way that would impact the top pic to change the floor "pull" 90 degrees.
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