Of late, I have been working with notable alacrity on my fall 2009 painting collection, which I will unveil on the autumnal equinox: Tuesday, September 22, 21:18 UTC. More about the idea behind the collection of paintings.
My painting table on September 4, 2009, as I near the home stretch of completing my fall 2009 painting collection.
Despite the occasional “big decision” about where this painting collection is headed, I am very much enjoying the process of making this painting collection happen. Making is what art is all about, after all.
So, as I write this, I have completed 12 pieces thus far. In other words, I am 80 percent of the way toward my stated goal of 15 works. The painting collection could approach 20 works, if I’m fortunate to have the requisite time.
I would show you images of these new works, but I don’t want to diminish the suspense.
To speed the process of giving form to my ideas and sketches, I have begun to use canvas panels — which is a surprise, because I once discounted them, albeit wrongly. Panels have freed up my time tremendously; I don’t spend hours stretching canvas over stretcher bars, only to remove the finished canvases, and roll them up, later.
I have discovered that canvas panels are perfect for painting studies, and variations of paintings. They enable me to test new ideas economically.
I once thought that every painting I made had to be as huge as possible. Now I’m enjoying the economy of expression afforded by making smaller modern paintings, in the range of 20 – 30cm.
Long story short, I’m finding that one painting is easily translating to the next. And dare I say it, painting is fun again.
I’ll keep you posted on my progress. Can’t wait to unveil the collection.
From one artist to another what an inspirational read. Good luck and thanks for sharing.