In Tracy Everly’s last class she reminded us
how doing timed painting sessions
can really loosen things up and
create more spontaneous and intuitive work.
“Caroline’s Tulips”
16 x 20 oil
This was done over a few sessions
and here is the progression.
The subject:
I drew in the shapes with a red oil stick
over an old painting,
then started with the darks.
Here it is after 20 minutes
and it’s already begun to feel too fussy!
So here comes the fun part;
destruction!
I took a squeegee and some scrapers to it.
I loved what happened here, so I left most of it
and just re-worked the vase and defined a few of the leaves.
(see final result above)
Not sure it’s “finished” but the process was
enlightening.
This process prevents over thinking and therefore,
over working!
And the results can be unpredictable and exciting.