For the past few months I've been doing a lot of experimenting.
And that has challenged me to make some daring (and painful) changes
in my approach to painting.
I call it growing pains.
Without them, we would never grow.
And it's never easy.
This has been a long winter!
Packin' Up
12 x 12 oil
Today I let go of all that and simply painted
the way I want to paint.
It was so fun and incredibly liberating.
Feels like the ice is slowly breaking around me.
Perhaps the long awaited breakthrough is approaching!
A favorite quote:
"You have to have a break down,
in order to have break through!"
I know exactly how you feel Nancy!......I have been going through the same process ! Love your work!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so true Nancy. It's tough when you're in it though. After a tough stretch I always wonder if I have another painting in me or if I have completely forgotten how to paint. This piece is wonderful. I really like what you're doing! So strong.
ReplyDeleteMe too. Been ruminating for a long time about breaking out. Still thinking and experimenting.
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