Finishing Up . . .

   There is little difference between the first and the final draft of my new painting. . . just did a little "cleaning" up and toning down where I felt it was needed.                          

"Connections"
oil and mixed media on canvas.  50x70cm 
final version

This canvas was first prepared with a base of gesso and stucco to give texture  and relief to the surface.

I continued using broad spatulas and large brush stokes to create  color fields and to blend colors one  into the other.

As always, my interest is in the anatomy of the human body, the internal anatomy, and, in this case specifically,  the spinal column.

Back to Work

 new work (in progress): ... oil on canvas 50x70"

This is a quick beginning for new work, still with reds but new in approach

Amazing is the way a painting can grow and develop in my head without thinking, without touching a color or brush. It's just there.

When finally I put myself in front of a virgin canvas and start to make marks and create color fields it explodes.

Maybe the pause in time is the triggering force.  Maybe it's the need, after a pause, to start afresh, try something new, new color schemes, new breath, new peace.

Whatever . . . I'M BACK TO WORK. . . a continuing process.