The eclipse was so beautiful! Something about returning the this smaller plate (8x10", I've been working much larger lately) makes me want to make birds. Maybe it's trying to break free from the smaller size.
the artist is hanging around, Monotype of the Day #190
I fell of the wagon and am posting after midnight which means I’m up way too late! It’s ok, tomorrow is another day. Practicing kindness and friendship for myself instead of blame. Goodnight all 😘
The Gift, Monotype of the Day #189
I think black ink is out for a while 😊. I don’t know why, but this annunciatory scene, with variations, comes through over and over again.
the conduit, Monotype of the Day #188
Super busy today and was feeling a bit scattered when I got into my studio. Thank God for my studio!!! What do people without art practices do to come back to center? What do you do?
the artist, Monotype of the Day #187
Untitled, Monotype of the Day #186
Not feeling words today.
The Vessel, Monotype of the Day #185
I was bothered all day by yesterday's print. The hand going up from the figure without any grounding. I often have the experience that when I change the energy deliberately in a piece it shifts something in my life. So I went back to yesterday's concept and made a connection to the ground with the lake of orange. I feel much better. 😊
Partnership, Monotype of the Day #184
So I thought I’d be working the image from yesterday but it’s always an adventure. The ink had other plans ..
At Sea, Monotype of the Day #183
Today I officially passed the 6th month mark of making monotypes everyday. Feeling good about that! I'm going back to a concept I worked a month or more ago. I've decided to base my next large scale sculptural painting on it. I built the structure. It's 90" tall by about 72" wide. I'll probably be working this image for the next few days as my larger piece comes into more focus. Then again, I might not. We shall see what comes. 😊
The Key, Monotype of the Day #182
Transference, Monotype of the Day #181
Feeling a lot more open and happy with this work. Yesterday’s exercise in freeing myself up worked! First day posting between 6-7pm instead of 2-3am. This is my new goal.
Untitled, Monotype of the Day #180
This is the loosest one of the night. Trying to cleanse my palate so to speak. Tomorrow we shall see what today’s abandon brings. 😊
Making space, Monotype of the Day #179
After a fruitful talk with @pingreeart I realized my discomfort with yesterday’s post was over thinking. So I’m letting that imagery rest for a few days so it can come out in a more organic way. Instead I’m going back to instinct alone. Such a relief to get my flow back and to step out of my own way!
Experimenting, Monotype of the Day #178
Trying not to judge while I figure out how to get the effects I’m looking for. Feeling uncomfortable. I’m mid-step. Hopefully I land well. Hope you are having a great day or night depending on where in the world you are 😊
the artist listens behind the veil, Monotype of the Day #177
I can’t decide what I think of this. Sometimes the job of an artist is to suspend judgement and just keep working. Often judging a work stops the creative flow into the next piece. Tonight I asked my husband to judge instead and he said post. Thanks honey 😘