April 6, 2009

RE the RAW (Riverdale Art Walk), I signed the contract and they cashed the cheque for the entry fee so there is no turning back! I need to do a bit of research to see what sizes I should do – currently they are all 20” x 20”. I like that size but it would be interesting to do some really long thin paintings and maybe add some additional elements. I was hoping to do some painting this weekend but the weather was cold and crappy so I could not paint outdoors.

I have been giving a lot of thought of what I need to do to increase the range of my small portfolio. I really enjoy doing these abstract paintings but I feel that I need to ensure that they do not become formulaic.

I was running yesterday – a great way to clear out the thoughts of the day – and I realized that I already had a theme and that I needed to develop it. All the paintings are named for nature – which makes sense since I always feel an affinity for nature. As I was running, I started to notice natural curves of the landscape. Next time I paint, I will try and mirror these cures and shapes – hopefully this weekend!