Day 28

My work has been exciting and revealing as I move ahead with this.   I've noticed that what I feel is successful about the effort often flows from a flash of inspiration; much less calculation and much more about following the direction offered from the act of applying the paint.

Sap green, burnt sienna, cadmium yellow, titanium white, phthalo blue are in the pallet.

Detail from 40" x 40"/day 27

Oil on canvas

Day 21

Oil on canvas in process

Old charcoal

Charcoal on paper

Moving ahead with detail

Working on this every day.  Another view tomorrow, I hope.

Favorite from the past

Charcoal on paper
18"x 24"

Can't actually recall when I did this.  2010 maybe.  Remains a favorite!

In progress

Oil on canvas/40" x 40"
In Progress

I'm working this through with some obvious line work punctuated (or so I'm thinking) with jabbing, rhythmical and swirling brush strokes.  The brushing is almost as much fun as color placement.

The natural beauty in this area really inspires creativity and offers the opportunity to discover interesting and new ways of looking, seeing and painting.