Wednesday
Apr062011
Finding a Rhythm - A Painting a Day
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 10:48AM
I am trying very hard to find the rhythm to posting my blog; it’s not as easy as it seems it should be. In the same way, there is rhythm to painting that will take some time to find and develop. It includes, but is not exclusive to subject matter, color interaction, style of application of paint, size of canvas, etc. There is also the rhythm of finding time to paint in the busyness of everyday life: between taxes (please don’t remind me!) and jobs; family and home; the items that must be done and the ones we want to do.
So, where does painting fit in for you? When you pick up a brush or palette knife, do you feel that rhythm or is it being interrupted by other demands? Does the process feel fulfilling or struggling? Some days, the rhythm is there; others it is not. But I do know one thing for certain: the more I paint, the more I love to paint, the easier it is to paint, and the more my rhythm - for painting - develops and flows.
My goal is to complete one painting a day (or 4-5 a week), just a small one, spending at least one hour and not more than two. Take a look at my first attempt:
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Too Cold to Swim - 12x6"
Come back regularly to check on my progress and see new paintings!
Reader Comments (1)
It's beautiful! Thanks for the reminder. This is my biggest strugggle by far, but I am committed to finding the time, even if something else has to "go". For me, I think the only way I can do it is to schedule it into my daily routine, for example after school dropoff and before sitting down to my "real job". I will start with Tuesdays and Thursdays and see how it goes....maybe it will become a habit. Thanks!!