In the studio
I spent a few hours today working on a group of paintings out back in the shed/studio. I did a small group of small paintings in the spring, but through much of the summer and fall, I did my best to avoid my paintings. Now I've decided to try to complete a new set of works before we have to pack up the house for the crazy spring renovation we're planning.
After over 20 years of painting seriously, creating a painting remains a mysterious and somewhat anxious process for me. I look at my work and think, how the hell did I make these things? Outside of a small circle of friends, I don't even have a lot to say about them. Funny, huh?
The last time I showed was in Halifax at NSCAD, and I haven't even thought about exhibiting in Toronto again. Yet, I'm beginning to visualize a modest solo exhibition, but where, I don't know. First, let's get on with these paintings.
3 comments:
Wow! That's great news! To have been able to get some studio time before year end. I'm just too busy with people to get that done.
Best wishes to you Mister Anchovy! All the best for 2008!
Yep...good way to wrap up 2007. We were makign stuff in the studio this past week or so too...me a little slowly because was sick...but I had got a lot done the week before.
Hope you have an awesome New Years...we went out for groceries and it was a madhouse...and tonight we are going down the street somewhwerer elocal for a supper and couple of drinks that's about it...
Have a good one! Big hugs to Tuffy P!
Cheers
Candy
I relate to the anxious process part - glad to hear you are producing and planning a show!
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