2:31 PM: i wasn’t crazy about this one, which started out as 2020 sound of a flute. it was dark and uninspired, so while waiting for 2021 creek oil 2, which i worked on a few days ago, to dry, i painted over this one to see where it wanted to go. the result is still kind of dark, but definitely more interesting. it’s in alignment with my desire to reduce the creek inspired forms and colors down to semi-abstract symbols that give just enough information to set the stage, and leave enough understated to provoke dreaming.
PS: we stopped at the studio on our way to the trail and we both felt a lot more strongly about this painting than i did at the end of my painting day this afternoon. it’s much stronger than i thought, and we’ll confirm that once i t dries and i hang it in the house.
we’re taking our stupa trail walk soon, so i’m stopping for the day and continue work on this one and 2021 creek oil 2 tomorrow morning.
2021 creek oil 3 32x32” at 2pm
sunset this afternoon from our living room window