In an effort to keep the Muse nearby, and to avoid Mr. Resistance, I worked up another view of the rocky crags and sky scene of the photo from my author friend. Just a smaller version of the larger work to keep things fresh and moving ahead.
Believe me when I say that if I don’t keep at it, even for twenty lousy minutes a day, I’ll be toast.
It’s smaller than the other view because I was experimenting with keeping the colors, shapes and brushstrokes to a minimum. I wanted to see if I could get away with doing less by using the small size paper and a larger brush.
Never the type to paint so small it was a good exercise in discipline. I usually paint a large painting in a small space, cramming too much detail which would have been better served by a large surface.
My professors in school would say Go bigger! So going smaller is a tough one for me.
It’s a process, and I’m all about the process. In twenty minutes a day, if I’m smart about my time.
Which, if I let Mr. Resistance have his way, I’m not.