August 05, 2021 – Working a New 16×20 Acrylic, Working Title : Testing the Water, Enhancing the Landscape

This doesn’t portray the current stage of my new painting as well as it should. I probably took the pic too late in the day; the texture is stronger than I see it and the colors more subdued, but I figured, time being what it is right now (concerns with my mom, having the 8 yr old overnight after his band camp practice), best to show something while I keep working this.

Still, there’s an etherealness wanting to come through I really like.

It sounds like (even to me) I don’t know what the heck I’m doing, and that’s partially right, lol!

I do know I’m experimenting within a certain range, and most of all, I am (gladly) being mystified by what’s emerging. It’s not that often (often enough?) that happens!

There is something, is this much sparser density of coloration, combined with enhanced textural surface, that really appeals to me.

I know I can do a variety of style of work, and more and more so in a variety of media —

But what do I want to produce more of?

Regardless of sales?

This feels like maybe getting closer to it —

Images with combinations of line work, soft fluid colors, texture. Weird combo. But hey, if the creativity flows… 😊

Interesting to see the side by sides, even if the lighting’s uneven ‘tween the shots 😊

Stay well everyone! Fit the world into your own creativity! ♥️

Adan

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