"I am always doing what I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it." ~ Pablo Picasso
There. Well said Pablo. Good to remember when you're pulling your hair out. So what you see above is what this piece looked like a month ago. And originally it looked like this:
And then this - which I really was liking. WHY didn't I stop? Anyone?
And now it's this. I know there are some redeeming things in there somewhere, I've just got to drag them back out! I will persevere!
7 comments:
This whole post just put a huge smile on my face. :))) I think each stage is fascinating. I LOVE the color combinations.
I love that you have photos of the different stages along the way, Kim, even (or especially) if the painting hasn't turned out the way you expected!
Well I liked all the incarnations of your piece, but I too get frustrated when I think I've gone too far. I try to stop at 20-30 minutes and step away or things could get ugly fast. Good luck!
I appreciate your courage, Kim, to share half finished/problem canvases! I hate posting mine when they are at that stage. And often I post one, thinking it's as good as it will get, then realize if I change this one thing it will be better. But then I'm stuck 'cuz I've already posted it in its present form! What to do? Should I change it and re-post? Heaven forbid! Ahh human follies!
Good on you for your triumphs and discoveries!
Cheers,
Brenda
I like it as it is now. And I am so impressed at how you work.
I think it's a great painting. Redeeming qualities. It's great.
XO Barbara
Oh! Hey! Thanks for the mention! :) It's a great quote and if I can remember it I can allow myself to venture into the unknown... unfortunately somewhat hesitatingly! If only it were more easy to knock down those inhibitions and go for it... and I can't always rely on wine to get me to that point!!! Ha! I really admire your energy in this regard and I think it is paying off for you in spades!
But I want to learn, so like you I will persist.
Hugs,
Nicki
Thanks for sharing yoiur stages with this painting, it's fun to see how you develop an abstract. heaps of fun! -Sally
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