Then it evolved to this. I actually was quite surprised to see the figure appear. Haven't done one in awhile.
Then it went to this. I really felt this was a complete work. I liked many of the elements and so I did my photographing, went in the house and uploaded it to flickr. Once it got to flickr, it starting bugging me. There was something wrong. I played with it awhile online and then realized it was two different paintings. So I took it down, went back to my workspace and ripped it in half. 
This image is much stronger on its own.
And I turned the bottom section to a stronger view. I painted two paintings in one.
This is oil on paper. The work was a good reminder to let the work alone for awhile, or that using my computer, I can sometimes find a solution. Happy Tuesday everyone!
30 comments:
love these process sharing moments you so gratiously give...
i think it fascinating that you cut the figurative off the abstract! Interestingly two different ideas competing for life...
love this.
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This is a struggle for most artists as to know when an artwork is finished. I find that placing it out of the way (non studio area) helps judging when one comes across it unexpectedly and so seeing it with a fresh view.
Thank you for sharing
Egmont
Following the birth of your paintings is a marvelous adventure. I need to move in next door. : )
What is it about seeing the image on the computer - I find things I want to change then too! Great idea to cut it in half.
It is interesting how you turned one into two. I love to watch the process of your work.
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Maybe this I should have shared with you first.
Egmont
A twofer!
So exciting when that happens.
I always have to see a 'finished' work outside the workspace to know if it truly IS a finished work.
About what size did each end up being?
Applauding your figurative,,,and thanks for letting us see the steps.
I love how you finished these! Very inspiring!
yes, perfect as two pieces, and oh so true about waiting.
onward we brave (and patient) ones go. ; )
xo
Eek, my heart drops when you do that ....but as usual you know exactly what you're doing. Sleeping on it is something I have to do and photographing it always shows the flaws.
You know best! Perfect deciding to cut into two and perfect that you gave it some space and time! Good looking...both of them!
A dear friend of mine used to say "I need a breakthrough" which could mean 100 different things but in the end she knew best!
I love that one became two new worlds. Bravo, Jeane!
Love to watch the process of your painting. Exciting!
Your thought processes and how they emerge in your paintings is fascinating .......
You're right. They look much stronger as two paintings. It was a nice surprise to see the figure again.
Hi Jeane,
When this picture started out, it was definitely a horseback with saddle and cloth! Now, you've cut the rider loose and a pink mermaid has appeared in the other!
It is amazing to go through your creative process with you, and a happy Wednesday to you!
I love this painting! but you already know that :)
is just amazing!
good morning mansuetude - that's a very wonderful way to put it - two lives competing for life - thank you, :)
I couldn't agree more, Egmont, about knowing when to quit - thanks for you kind suggestions :)
LOL! Z, you crack me up - having you next door would be amazing xxo
good morning Leslie - having that third eye is so important - I've tried many ways to get it over the years, but the computer is to on my list these days :)
hello Katelen - thank you - I love seeing your smiling face here :)
a twofr! bonus! for sure Babs :) well, one is 16X20 and the other is 20x14 - thanks - :)
good morning Caroline - thank you and you, my dear, are an inspiration xxo
yes! onward Lynne - always forward! we just keep moving xxo
LOL! Robyn, you make me smile all the time - well actually I think in the moment I know what I'm doing, but am wrong alot of the time - thanks xxo
Ha! I'm always looking for a break through Mary Ann - thanks :)
thank you Annie - it was a bonus day!
hello B&W - thank you!
good morning Daryl - sometimes I wish I had more of a thought process when I'm working :) thanks xxo
well the figure surprised me two when it plopped itself on the paper and yes, I agree, I think they are much stronger as seperate entities :)
oh, Derrick, thanks for the fun journey through my painting - I love seeing my work through your eyes :)
thanks Lyn and a happy Wednesday to you too - I see chocolate at your place - I'm on my way over :)
Brilliant!
Wow, so much incredible work - you just blow me away!
And a trip to NY and rendezvous with so many amazing women - trying not to be an envious person right now.
Girl you are smokin' hot!
xx
p.s. hi to Lisa
Oh yes Jeane - so much more powerful! Your process certainly paid off
Hey Allison, you snuck in while I was commenting on comments -thanks so much :)
Hi Kathy - well thank you - I can paint now, so that's what I've been doing because you know how life interrupts - thanks and yes, Lisa and I heading for the big apple - so looking forward to it all - have been dropping in on your blog but it always seems I'm just about to fall asleep so have been very naughty about leaving comments xxo
Hi Rosie - thanks, I think they are too :)
I admire the way you are un afraid to turn work around,tear it up etc in the brave process of finding what the image wants to be..
good morning grrl - thank you - from one of the bravest artists I know, that's an amazing compliment :)
Love to see the color transformation! Sometimes a good incubation cures you too.
good morning Brenda - incubation - very good advice and something I need to practice more of :)
"tear it up" and it feels so good too!
Great to see this latest work Jeane.
...now wheres that suitcase!
xx
Amazing...it was two pieces of work. I didnt see it, but when you separated them!!!
I do love the one with the image.
Jacky xox
I wonder how often do you return and find you do like what you did/feel it's finished? I have a similar thing I do with my own various projects and find its an excellent geigercounter.
good morning Jo - yes, it feels very good - so freeing - :)
Hi Jacky - well that makes two of us - but it actually was two pieces - never anything to lose really - everything to gain - thanks, :)
hello Sydney - actually, yes, I thrill myself sometimes and wonder how I did it - that's a very good feeling :)
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