It begins with big bold strokes, pushing the creamy paint around with a brush just the way I want. Slowly the work starts looking close to what I have in mind and my strokes become more deliberate. Finally, when I am really close to feeling it is done - I can tell something is wrong. I keep painting and no matter how much I work on it I can't lay down my brush knowing the painting is complete.
I have signed 'DREAM' and it hangs in our living room 'incomplete'.
“Art is never finished, only abandoned.” (Da Vinci) - TRUE DAT!
I love this. Bicycles, especially these "desi" ones are such lovely subjects to paint. Great quote too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Vinayak. Bicycles in the Indian cityscape is a nostalgic subject for me..I wish I could paint one 'plen air'
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece! I love the palette, especially that nice pop of yellow at the door! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI really love this bicycle piece, it has such a great pensive mood to it. I think it was very bold to use all the blue and it makes a strong message to the piece. The shadows and movement throughout are wonderful. I'm glad you're back to your drawing board. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteThank you Katherine :)
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