Painting big and small…

one of my  “unfinished” paintings, Still Life, Oil, 16″x20″ (detail)

Having recently completed  “The Descendants” exhibition, I’m now easing back into some delayed and new work.

My exhibition included one new large (for me), 5 ft. square painting and others that I consider mid-sized (30 x 40 in).

Large paintings in particular are a bit intimidating to work on: the stars must align before and during. Today, I’ll start something smaller, just to move the paint around a bit and have some fun.  I’ve started a good few  paintings this way, whilst I’m thinking about working on larger projects.

For me this is key: every time you pick-up a pencil or brush and any scrap of paper, you’re making headway, and perhaps toward something more substantial!

With smaller paintings, when one doesn’t work out well, there are others to work with. It’s the habit of work which is the important thing. Whether professional or leisure, “the work” should be accessible and stimulating.

Working keeps me in the flow.