3 PM: but it’s really 4 pm; SO confusing!
new ano kato 3 following todays modification
the grey rectangular bit on the upper right of new ano kat 3 was bothering me, so i broke it up with 2 pieces of map, which solved the problem.
new ano kato 4 at 3pm
i started new ano kato 4, which is based on photos i shot the same day as yesterdays painting. this one also combines watercolor and collage, with the collaged elements including bits of maps and earlier cut up watercolor collages. the collaged piece on the lower right, where the girl’s hair should be, is interesting. looking at it, i think i may do another half hour or so on this new one.
oh, by the way, for any of you who grind your teeth at night, with resulting damage to the enamel and general stress on your jaw, you’ve got to get a night guard! it’s estimated that 10-20% of people suffer from what is termed bruxism, or night time grinding of your teeth. i was able to find a far more affordable night guard at js dental. they send you a mold, you bite into it, wait for it to harden & send it back. then they mail you your night guard. dentists charge $350 up to $850, whereas this costs just over $100. i had a very expensive one made by a dentist a few years ago, but after several crowns it no longer fit. this one is just as good, maybe better, and not only do i notice a marked improvement in the quality of my sleep, but the molar i was going to have a root canal on is far less painful and i may be able to avoid the root canal altogether.