Rocks under Water

Rocks under Water, (in progress), acrylic, 16.20, 2011

This is one I am currently working on.  For the longest time just the first layer was done and it was sitting on my easel.  Just reddish-brown and white, just sitting there.  Finally I put some blues on top, and then added the rocks, and then the dark blue between the rocks, and now it is just sitting there again.  I thought I could finish it for the show this past weekend, but no.  I finished about 7 other ones instead.  I wonder why this one has me stuck?

Dormant

Dormant, acrylic, 18x24, 2011

This is my favorite of my recent paintings.  Those of you who are photographers perhaps can help me figure out how to get better photos.  I used no flash, but still could not get rid of the glare from the natural light.  Too direct, I guess.  Do I really need to invest in professional-grade lights?

Passenger Side

Passenger Side, acrylic and oil stick, 18x24, 2011

This one is done.  It made it to the show.  I changed the title because I decided that this one is about issues of control or lack of it. Most people respond with "Oh my, those are some bright colors!"  and I say, "Yes, yes they are."

Driving

Driving (in progress), acrylic and oil stick, 16x20, 2011

I've been thinking a lot lately about driving and I've been doing a lot of driving.  Sometimes it seems surreal.  Good thing I'm on the passenger side in this one.  This one still needs work.  The green plant-like marks in the center bug me.  The center in general is unresolved.

Organization

Grass Lake Abstraction, watercolor, 7x11, 2009

I spent part of today walking in snowy woods.  We were selecting a Christmas tree.  Later at home, I worked at preparing for a show that will be this weekend.  I felt like a squirrel that has run into the road and races first one way, and then another.  I would pull out something from a few years ago and say to myself, "Oh, it just needs..." and I would want to sit down at the easel and paint.  But I need to make an inventory list and get labels made and decide whether to frame or put in plastic sleeves.  I have about 6 pieces sitting near the easel that may or may not get worked on, but at least I have enough for the show.  If the others get done in time, that will be a bonus.  Monday evening...busy.  Tuesday evening...busy.  Wednesday evening...unknown.  Thursday evening...maybe set up the show.  It would be nice to spend some time with family.