Telling a story...
I painted this picture today as Storm Dennis
was lashing rain and wind outside my studio.
It took a long time to reach a conclusion.
Several times I scraped it back and rubbed out overworked parts.
I wanted a loose abstracted feeling.
A sense of place.
Detail of the painting.
This small area became the focus in
a suggestion of a desolate shore.
The background was left simply grey.
When I shared this image today on Instagram I
received a message suggesting I turn it around.
Turning the canvas is what I usually do as I paint
but today I had left it on an easel to dry.
I hadn’t seen the picture upside down.
I re-posted the painting like this...
and it was a surprise to see a different ‘narrative’.
The energy of the piece had changed.
This prompted a viewer on Facebook to comment...
“Stunningly storm filled and adventurous.
I love this.
It makes me want to be in a harbourside pub,
with salty windows lashed by ocean spray.
Whisky, fire and company warming my cheeks, and a lock in.
Sea shanties and crab pots”
There is no right or wrong way to view this piece.
Each person brings a different perspective.
Thank you for taking an interest in my art.
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