If you read my blog post yesterday, you’re aware of my current studio conundrum. If not, you can read it or take my word for it, I’d rather be printing than painting. For a variety of reasons, however, I feel I need to get back to painting. I have tried to understand exactly why I feel this push, but I don’t know why exactly and so I’m going to use my brain power for better purposes.
Luckily, my gut just gave me permission to ignore my head. I am in love with the new monotypes and excited about where they may go. Believe me, I feel more like a passenger of sorts when I print this new series. I have an educated inkling of how the colors are going to mix and what exact hue will appear from the marriage of the layers. Not knowing exactly feels like I’ve been let out of solitary confinement all of a sudden. Free to play and layer ink sounds like a fabulous idea to me right now. I know I’ll get back to painting, maybe sooner rather than later, but for now I’m having fun and since it’s not illegal yet, I’m going to keep on printing.
August 31, 2010 at 8:41 pm
You have to go wherever inspiration takes you and if that means printing over painting, so be it. You can’t force yourself to paint and then expect to paint something you like after doing something you’re not into mind and soul. You’re instinct says to print and your two pieces are wonderful. Go with that and be okay with letting the painting go for a bit. Hehehe easy for me to say not being in that position at the moment, huh? I would have a hard time too…
September 1, 2010 at 1:10 pm
You are right Jhina, but since I typically fill so many hours with painting it does feel a bit weird. I’ll be printing again soon though. The biggest issue for me is that I don’t have complete access to a press large enough for what I want to do. That’ll be addressed soon but in the meantime I think I am going to see if I can paint in the spirit of the prints. We’ll see what happens.
September 1, 2010 at 5:52 am
I love this piece. The quiet rhythm of it is so peaceful and the colors are such a beautiful combination. I’ll be checking on the press rental here so maybe you can come teach in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. I’d love to learn from you! —Audrey Phillips
September 1, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Thanks Audrey! I’m beginning to travel to teach in various parts of the country – I’d love to come to you!
September 17, 2010 at 3:37 pm
I say go with what you’re most passionate about now. It will be your best work.