Starting a new painting requires "confident groping", or maybe it's "tentative decisiveness". That's the acceptance that there'll be moments of abject uncertainty about both the image conceived, and the ability to develop that image to a successful completion, while at the same time believing absolutely in an idea that exists only in mind's eye.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Motel on 302 (study)
Starting a new painting requires "confident groping", or maybe it's "tentative decisiveness". That's the acceptance that there'll be moments of abject uncertainty about both the image conceived, and the ability to develop that image to a successful completion, while at the same time believing absolutely in an idea that exists only in mind's eye.
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"confident groping" "tentative decisiveness"....I love these words describing beginnings. very apt.
very well put! These are wonderful studies, Ronell. You're very talented--I love watching how you work!
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