I can’t watch the news anymore. The chaos leaves me listless. Painting is a great alleviator. Mixing colors and spreading paint is pure pleasure in itself. When I get to the studio lately, there is no plan. Just a desire to make something. So I’m bouncing around in subject, size and materials. It’s been fun and therapuetic.
I’m finding comfort creating kitchen art — simple compositions with clear delineation of space. Surprisingly, creating simplicity takes lots of focus and thoughtful decision making, especially when it comes to color. But you also have to quiet the mind and let your intuition roam.
