Painting over Painting

I sometimes stop at a certain point within the process of composing a new work, and judge the theme, the intent and scheme I am pushing – only to know I do not want to pursue this – I want to focus on what brought me to choose the motif, and go the opposite route. By wiping down a days work, it is cathartic, and nothing is really lost. ALl the composing, paint  and energy is still there, and will guide the next, hopefully better work of art. I need to create new things, and arrive at levels within the composition in which it needs to be left – or the original intention gets over sighted by trying to ‘finish’, or ‘wow!’ yourself. I am learning to know when to stop, to rely on my visions. When I am clear I see what needs to be done, and some days are for wiping down the canvas, a whole days work. Tomorrow is a new day, and if the elements are balanced, the work will most definitely  – be sublime.

 

 

 

George Inness