Incredibly painful, and thrilling – 5 minute painting day 9

5 minute painting
day 9
daily painting: 365 day art project
Day 145
Painted on Dec 9, 2017

I was searching for a new canvas to use, and came across one that I started, but never finished. I don’t remember painting this at all, but I must have. 

December is always a good time to tie up loose strings, and finish up the abandoned paintings. I won’t get around to all of them because there are probably 10 or so, but I’ll do what I can. So the photo above is what the canvas looked like before my 5 minute painting began. And, here’s what it looked like after..

Work in progress

Although I wasn’t crazy about the idea of picking up where I left off months or years ago, (I prefer a white background when I’m starting a new painting, so I can start fresh) I really liked starting on a canvas that’s already been prepped with modeling paste. It saved my head going to all the trouble of tripping out. Geesh. 

Work in progress – close up shot

I have no idea where this is going or what the subject is going to be at this point. None. I find the unknown incredibly painful, and thrilling at the same time. A part of me wants to just dig in there, and get this thing figured out. Have it done already, even though I’m only beginning. I’m pretty sure that’s my head talking..I know how much it loves to solve all my problems for me. Another part of me is totally calm and in no rush whatsoever. 

Ah, yes. Relax. Breathe. Wait until tomorrow to start new again. 

Tonight I listened to classical music from Downton Abbey as I painted.