May 11, 2007 Day 22
I think my drawing has become too cerebral. I keep trying to think about what I should do next instead of just doing it.
Drawing #21, 14" x 11"
I knew I had to paint today since I have been putting it off. Even though I had the background painted, it was still like starting from scratch because whatever steps I took today would decide the final direction of the painting. Or at least narrow the possible outcomes.
Interestingly, my painting was much looser today than my drawing. I went with the overall flow present in the background, emphasizing some colors and de-emphasizing others. I drew loosely with brown umber and white, and then blended those lines. The white was too white, so I made a thin wash of very pale grey-green, more like an off-white, and used that to blend circles of brown umber lines. I added more dark red wash for emphasis, and then stood back. The canvas has a wonderful looseness about it now.
Canvas #8
Daughter Blixy called. She had been trying to get through earlier, but Adrian left one of the phones off the hook. Is it time to get a separate phone for my studio?
Blixy wants to take me to a spa on Mother's Day for a massage. Sounds great!
Now I just have to get through a doctor's appointment this afternoon which is bound to be uncomfortable. It is embarrassing to write about, but I promised to be open: the urologist will use a scope to examine my urethra. Ugh. My sister Laura suggested I ask for some valium to get through it. "I can't do that," I said, "I have to drive. I'll be fine."
(Note: There is a gap between the dates I'm writing and posting because I had to give myself time to get ahead in case we travel and I'm not able to post.)
