There are probably few people that if given a choice between having a cellphone or a digital camera would choose the camera. But I am one of them. It's not that I don't like the cellphone, it's just that I have a landline at home and when I am out, I'm nearly always with another person who has one. So, by default I choose the camera. Of course, both inventions are amazing when you think about it.
Anyhow, my camera has been away at celebrity rehab the repair shop. After a traumatic fall "she" (it's pink) is determined to stay sober is staying away from Ethan. All this to say, I can take pictures again.
I'm working on three different paintings at the moment. This being the one that is most finished. I've been told my paintings look "psychedelic". I'm not sure it was a compliment at the time, but I can see how it fits the genre. It isn't the result of taking drugs. I never had anything but alcohol. I don't know why I didn't. Everyone else I knew did. I probably would have liked them a lot- maybe too much. Sometimes I think it was God's way of keeping me alive to see 42 years, 3 kids and a great husband.
Anyhow, sometimes paintings just feel like practice or learning for the future. This seems to be one of those. I enjoyed making it, but feel more like a direction than a destination.
This one is unfinished. I am happy with half of it (the bottom), but the top still needs to speak to me.
And behind door # 3 we have:
The decorative piece! I'm going to add more color to brighten it up a bit. I had a fresh canvas and stuck to a safe design. I love applying the paint to the new canvas so much more than regessoed canvas. Regessoed makes it look chalkier, which is interesting, but more difficult to work with.
