i am inclined to do nothing but whine about the late summer weather,
as i always do this time of year, but that is so non-productive. it is
why i am quieter. it is why there are few if any new images. however i
am sick of feeling so lethargic, like a big greasy dumpling. only
wishing to lie under the fan and read novels. even the office is so
stuffy. hot hot everywhere. i can hardly wait to wear my fleece and
boots again. be COOL.
there. i’m done now.
i have been trying to paint again. i really don’t know how. i went
to the basement to pull out some old paintings to see if i had once
figured it out. i was mortified and immediately began recycling them,
covering with asian newspaper and gesso. now i have lots of blank new
canvasses. i still don’t know how to paint though. there are textures
and patterns in my head, but i just don’t seem to know how to layer to
make those visions happen. it is very frustrating. a few weeks ago, i
read the journal of a woman painter who has recently published a book
on acrylic painting techniques. it didn’t look like one of those
how-to-paint-a-puppy books, but seemed to be about texture and light
and layering. that’s what i want. can i find the bookmark? NO.
any hints or links would be SO appreciated. i don’t want to copy, but i just need some new skills or tricks.
