The piece went dark and moody. It started off full of optimism with cloud patterns of pinks, creams and purples. No discernible composition or defined shapes. I wanted to keep it loose and up-lifting. “New colors.” My friend noticed. After completing a number of paintings [...]

The first day back in the studio started in a simple way. Prepping panels. Out comes the white ground, the quarter inch birch panels and a brush. Turn on the music and begin again. The brush glides smoothly over the panel and I notice the [...]