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Painting – Giving up the Keys to the Car...

It is a not good idea to think you have to be in control. When I started this painting it seemed I was determined that the girl on the left had to be choking herself. The more I tried to keep her hands up around her neck the more disturbing I found it so I gave up completely by letting  the paint and the brush drive what I needed to do next.

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3 girls study

Progression-Building on an Idea...

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In this type of painting it is necessary to keep making changes, adjusting shapes and color. The trick is to feature out when to stop.

Learning How to Make It Interesting...

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I am just about half way through on this painting and looking for ways to add some punch.

Still Life – Getting Closer...

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Maybe it’s a mean bear?

Small Paintings – Making up Stuff...

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Layout made me think of a child’s room. Can’t explain the wine bottle. Could be France.