July 25 Waking up on Sunday morning at 3:25 certainly gives one time to think and be thankful that Bonnie didn't pay us a visit. Spent the night at the beach and woke up early to watch the gentle surf rolling in. Just now thought about how strange that I've very seldom painted our beach. Maybe it so beautiful that would never be able to do it justice or the fact that it is constantly changing.
For so long my paintings have been about the world. I have painted the exotic far away places that have so engaged my imagination that I've neglected to see what is at my own back door. At this age and stage in my life I have begun to look inward and to my past for inspiration.
Seeds have been planted for a totally different direction in my work. Exploring who I am and the legacy I want to leave will be my new goal for this year.
So much for the ravings of an insomniac.
I know all about that inward looking....it is an unending muse! I look forward to seeing the new work...are you going to come to Colony this go round?
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to begin the new series. Have been working on sketches and ideas for almost a year. Hope this gestation period will make the project go more smoothly.I have been intrigued by the idea of a life mask and hands in clay attached to a 2 D support that will be painted and collaged . So many events have shaped my past and I want include small momentos I have collected over the years. The construction of these pieces are my only concern. This will be a continuation of the"So Red the Rose" piece about family history. They will be intensely personal!
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