Venice Rising, late August 2009
As with any creative process it is always good to take some time away to relax, recharge and to refocus. I took a few weeks off this summer to travel, unwind, get new ideas and to take some time away from the painting. After dozens and dozens of hours working on Venice I knew I needed some time away. In late August I finally went down to the studio with a goal of finishing the painting. I wanted to “git er dun” as the saying goes. The problem was I wasn’t too sure how to get there.
I gave myself the week to finish the painting. Sometimes deadlines, even self imposed can put on enough pressure. This post along with the next 3 or 4 posts will show the progression to the finished painting (yes it is finished but I need to build up the suspense and anticipation)
Venice Rising, detail
Venice Rising, detail
detail showing colour and texture, close to actual size