Questions

Well, I knew that attempting to start multiple paintings at the same
time would lead to knew discoveries and delay the tough question, "how
do I finish one of these?" More than I used to, I find myself paying
attention to the form and color of my work along with the content/
context. Don't get me wrong, I've always had it within focus but I've
never been so willing to let the process open up new possiblities
while checking them against my intent and content. If you could see
this "electric salmon" colored piece in person it would be easier to
understand. It may not be finished but it feels really darn close. I
can't figure out why yet but it's throwing a kink in my assumptions
for this series. This is the first piece I decided to give the box an
undercoat of yellow since I am enamored with the yellow of the piece
with two boxes. It makes all the difference in the world and leaves me
with a question...more like an ultimatum. Do I continue and ignore
what has given me pause or preserve this surprise of color playing
against loose brushstrokes of translucent gesture? The yellow isn't
finished. Neither is the green one but this red one. It's different.
More to come...