In the beginning…
She said, “Let there be marks.”
And lo, she made all manner of marks within the paint.
While the music shook the studio, she sang. And danced. And jumped up and down on concrete playing a mean air guitar.
The marks became layers. And the layers became more. And more.
And she became sore of shoulder. Developed a knot in her back. And her knees and hips screamed quit jumping up and down on concrete!
But she arted on, saying, “I’m taking one for the (art) team.”
(Actually she said “Holy Crap! I’ve got a show in a month. I can’t stop painting now!!!”)
The photo up above is supposed to be a square. Who edited this anyway? Oh…me. My bad. 
Until the painting spoke to her and said, “Wait, I may be done now…or maybe not. Go do something else for a while and let me think about this.”
And so she did. But I won’t confuse you by showing the start of the new painting. Not in this post.
Disclaimer: Despite the size differences between the photos, these are indeed the same canvas. It’s a big puppy, 48 x 48 inches. As of yet it has no name. For now we’ll call him Red Bob. He is the first cousin to Red Dreams, a much smaller oil and cold wax I did last year. There is a strong family resemblance.
As always, my sweetums, if you like this please pass it along to your friends. And be sure to take a minute and say hi in the comments below. I will bake you a chocolate cake if you do. And I will eat it for you too, because I am your friend…and that’s what friends do.
Oh please cook and eat away for me and pour a cup of tea too, because I’d be there in a minute to see your show, if I was nearly as clever as you! Good Luck, Big Red (well thats what I think you should call it!) is resonating with me. 🙂
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With chocolate frosting. Did I mention chocolate frosting, Suzi? If the comfy corner wasn’t absolutely cluttered from the recent move I would sit there with the cake and tea, gaze adoringly at Big Red and think of you 🙂
love, love, LOVE this!
So much warmness, sun energy!
Love to witness your process and your trust.
Beautiful.
Oooooh…sun energy. I like that, Cynthia. I was thinking along the lines of second chakra. 🙂
I love how you use color and texture, and I really, really love to see how you work. Those deep, warm, rich colors you create are always so delicious.
Speaking of delicious, I hope you enjoy the chocolate cake you’re going to bake for us! 😀
You have no idea how much I’m enjoying that cake, Angela…as well as your compliments! 🙂
I love the richness you are able to capture – it’s like all that energy is still in the paint! 🙂
So much energy went into this painting, Bonnie, I can’t even begin to tell you… Maybe it’s the size. Maybe it’s Springsteen… 🙂
Love the depth and warmth of it all. And I’d love for you to eat some chocolate cake for me (I’m not allowed any so this might be my best shot at having some anyway!)
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I think I’ll have to do an entire blogpost of me eating chocolate cake, Laly Mille! In fact, I’m certain of it. 🙂