Into the Wild
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With a several projects waiting for sketch approval I found myself with some time to work for myself recently. I decided to try to apply what I have been learning from doing my 20 minute paintings and take that out into nature, to work without photo reference and try to make some compelling images.
The movie director David Lean once said that after working on location on films like “Bridge on the River Kwai” and “Lawrence of Arabia” that he could ever go back into the studio again- it was like going down into a coal mine. I think I am beginning to understand that sentiment- there is something exhilarating about taking some primitive stuff on your back and coming home with something new. It might not always work, but you always move forward.
I have had some interest in these pieces, and this time, rather than simply write it off as “Research and Development” and relegate the work to attic storage, I am going to explore some outlets to try to begin to show some of this work. I think it’s time.
I’m starting by sharing some of it here, I hope you enjoy it.
The movie director David Lean once said that after working on location on films like “Bridge on the River Kwai” and “Lawrence of Arabia” that he could ever go back into the studio again- it was like going down into a coal mine. I think I am beginning to understand that sentiment- there is something exhilarating about taking some primitive stuff on your back and coming home with something new. It might not always work, but you always move forward.
I have had some interest in these pieces, and this time, rather than simply write it off as “Research and Development” and relegate the work to attic storage, I am going to explore some outlets to try to begin to show some of this work. I think it’s time.
I’m starting by sharing some of it here, I hope you enjoy it.
