upside down

Today I'm painting on large for me paintings (20"x30"). The layers of gesso and modeling paste were applied days ago creating a nice texture. The micro managing by my left brain was so overbearing that I worked on all the paintings upside down. Works every time. A Brain Time Out.

My teenagers

My friend Jane asked, "do you have any new babies in your studio?"

My reply: I have about 20 unfinished pieces. I love them in this raw state---but I know they can't stay there. Next I go into the least favorite part for me-between raw and finished. it can be anything from a struggle to downright revolt. So here I go, into the studio, ready for anything! They're like teenagers right now----we might have a great time, totally entertaining or we might have to see whose Will will win out!!!

This teenager (Dancing with Weeds #4) gets a "C" in the cooperation department.