Daisies
‘Daisies’. Oil on gessoed card, 8″ x 6″
I’ve been thinking that committing to a painting a day, for a little while at least, might be quite good for me. I have lots of ideas of work I’d like to do, but seem to stumble when it comes to starting anything off. A warm up exercise each day might push me through whatever is blocking my progress.
If I do decide to take up the daily painting challenge, then I must only allow an hour for each piece, then move on to larger scale work for the rest of the day. I was conscious of this when embarking upon this painting. I put on an album (I’m keeping the details of which one to myself as it’s not a particularly good one), and worked to be finished by the end of the last song. I duly succeeded in this task, and while it’s hurried and not terribly finessed, I think it has energy and charm. In a small way, I’m quite pleased with it.
I’m sure that this “Dasies” has been sold, but I just have to ask. I love it!
Hello Cynthia, thank you very much for your comment. I’m so sorry that it has taken me so long to reply. To be honest, I’m not entirely sure whether I painted over this one or if I have it stashed away in my new plan-chest. I will have a look when I’m back in the studio and let you know. For someone who can be a complete ditherer in many situations, I’m quite decisive when it comes to scraping back or painting over my work!
Thanks for checking! I’ll be looking back to see.
Bad news I’m afraid Cynthia… the daisies are gone. I’ll use this experience to spur me on to tackle some similar subject matter over the summer – and I’ll try not to have such a ruthless approach to paintings that I probably just need to live with for a while!
So sorry to hear the news. Looking forward to seeing more.