When does a painting need to be finished?
A recent rework
This was ‘finished’ long ago
but it has re-surfaced.
I found it in a crate in my old caravan.
Although the original seascape was ‘ok’
I had got bored with it and wanted to
change it a little. Rough it up.
Using some leftover green and blue oils on my palette,
I used a knife to add the paint
randomly over the surface.
Working quickly without care, a few casual marks
did all I wanted...to make the painting change
from realism to abstracted.
I have left it to dry and hung it
in the summer house.
Another ageing painting -
Reworked many times...
and put aside for months.
I think it had a few retakes before now
but no images remain of its journey.
I was getting itchy fingers.
it was time for a change.
More leftover oil paint.
This time the blue was mixed with yellow
to make these lime greens
A knife was used to spread the paint over the oranges
quite randomly. No plan, just play.
I stopped before the green took complete charge.
The orange and red burnt sienna on the frame
is in harmony with the greens.
Now it is finished.
I wonder?
It will dry and rest in my studio.
Back to the question...
When does a painting need to be finished?
Dare I say never?
The answer is in the hands of the earthly maker.
I shall go and look for more.
It’s great fun.
Thank you
See you next time
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