Title: Blue Is Just A Color

Media:

Mixed media (acrylic, watercolor ground, Ziller ink, walnut ink, watercolor, pastels, linen thread)

Dimensions:

8″ x 8″ x 1 1/2″

Creation Notes:

This is an example of a piece turning out nothing like the original direction it started in.

Sometimes a canvas will sit around for a long time before I figure out what it wants to be. If it sits around long enough, I’ll often cover the surface entirely and start again from there.

In the moment, that may feel like a bit of a defeat, but in fact, those “failed” canvases that I paint over often achieve a depth and richness that the original never could have possessed.

Kind of like life: our mistakes and do-overs are often our greatest treasures.

For process pics of how this piece evolved, visit this post.

It’s For Sale!

If you want this piece for your own wall, leave a comment below sharing WHY you want it, and how much you’re willing to pay for it. 

The normal price for an 8×8 painting is currently $200. Your bid must be at least $15 (to cover shipping in the US — if you’re international, contact me for shipping costs).

Bidding closes on Thursday, June 5, at noon, Pacific Time.

(Please allow a couple of weeks for varnishing and curing before I ship!)

Questions? Just lemme know!

PS — Pssst! Know someone who might benefit from seeing this today? Pass it on!