at least it seems to me that I never know if or why or how a picture will work, or not. This one - of the vineyards in France, is taken from a combination of drawings and watercolours I did on the spot, and photographs but eventually without reference to anything - just painting instinctively ...
Charente Vineyard 80 x 80 cm oil/canvas unfinished state
I surprised myself by 'getting in the groove' and although it isnt quite finished and today I am less pleased with it than I was last night - I had a wonderful time! Listening to Paul Simon, Bryan Ferry, Van Morrison and Joanie Mitchell. Painting actually makes me sane I think! It is a place where I can meet myself. I am very fortunate.
