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Sunday, December 19, 2010

On Not Painting

I haven't painted for about two months. This doesn't feel good. In fact I feel as though I am neglecting my purpose in life. What could I do though? I needed to get fulltime work so that I could have money to live. I'm trying to incorporate my painting into my work in the world.
I realize that I should not have any paintings inert in my studio. First, it defeats the entire point of painting which is to share you perspective on the world. Secondly, you can't sell a painting which is closeted away from it's potential owner.
True to my mission, I would like the paintings to be hanging in content appropriate spaces as opposed to art exclusive environments.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

PaintingBlocks

I am currently working on a large painting"The Cannonization of Pope Joan." I was obsessed with the
painting for about two months. I then had to take a break in the form of a prepaid plein-air workshop.
When I returned it was difficult to get back into the painting. I lost momentum. Though "Pope
Joan" remains unfinished, the question about process and content that the work created has given
me enough material for an entire series. I'm calling it "Seven Saints." I will be posting pictures
of the on-going series.

I have learned that no painting is complete in itself. The best demand a response in the form of the world
interaction:the relationship of thought and event. The particular painting I'm referring to was the
workout of my life. It took every skill I had as a technician and every insight as a human being...and
it's still not finished.

The next step is to get the painting finished and out there.