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First Encaustic Painting of 2015 - it was a battle

1/12/2015

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THE DRAGON IN MY STUDIO


I sometimes tell friends that going into the studio is like facing a dragon who is ready and waiting to challenge me while I paint.
This painting is a good example of the beast who was live and ticking throughout the process.  This isn't a negative thing, but a positive thing.  The "dragon" perhaps is my own subconscious telling me that something isn't right, and that I better fix it, or at least try.  As I layer on color, scrape it back, add line, remove it, enhance it, step back and see what I've done, I realize the thrill of the process that I experience every time I paint.  I have no blueprint or sketch to guide me, but rather rely on the inner voice which always has something to say.  I often begin with unusual color combinations or textures that will lead to something new, something different, something I haven't experienced before.  The more risky, the more I invite the dragon into my process.  Of course, a new discovery can lead to a series of work that can be linked through a similar process, and I strive for that.  But, when I am stuck and want something fresh and new, I invite the meanest dragon out there to say, "I dare you", and off I go in a new direction.  It is true that although I may like a painting when it is finished, as time goes on I may no longer like it, or even detest it to the point I can no longer live with it.  I have covered over paintings that once hung in museums to try and find a better solution, one that I can tolerate or even like, even if only for a short time.  In my next post, I will show you what I mean.

I'm curious; is there a dragon in your studio?  Does your inner voice sometimes feel like a beast?  If so, how do you deal with it?  Please post a comment and share your thoughts.  We can all learn from each other.
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  • PAINTINGS
    • Oil/CWM - Gallery 1
    • Oil/CWM - Gallery 2
    • Oil/CWM - Gallery 3
    • Encaustic - Gallery 1
    • Encaustic - Gallery 2
    • Encaustic - Gallery 3
    • Encaustic - Gallery 4
    • Encaustic - Gallery 5
    • Encaustic - Gallery 6
    • Encaustic Monotype
    • Encaustic Monotype - Gallery 2
    • Acrylic/Mixed Media - Gallery 1
    • Acrylic/Mixed Media - Gallery 2
    • Mixed Media - Gallery 3
    • Watercolor 1989-2005
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