Word Up

I am submitting this small painting for this years Placer Arts Studio Tour preview. Even though its a year old and some tour goers have already seen it at my studio , I like that it reflects a quiet mood . We are all in such a rush.

My David was reading and I quickly found my camera and clicked off a few snaps. Many of my moments of inspiration come when I recognize something that resonates with me. I have LEARNED not to be lazy and find my camera and capture it before the moment is lost or forgotten.

It also spells out a time when I ventured into using Ivory Black. I was taught to mix my own black and that having black on my palette was tantamount to using drugs. It felt wrong. But I got over that hump and enjoyed the time I experimented with the Dark Lord. I've gone back to using my full range palette. But now I am not afraid to use a limited palette if I feel the painting deserves it.

I also am going back and forth on wether I will use this painting as one of the 10 portraits to be submitted to Portraits Inc. Today is my photo day and I must select 10 paintings and have them photographed if they have not been already. The images then have to be copied onto 8 x 10 prints. Its going to be a busy day.

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