Hospital print 6
The Vessel, Monotype of the Day #226
posting a monotype a day is that I can't judge my own work. Without fail, the pieces I'm reluctant to post get the most attention. Some days it's easier to suspend judgment than others. Interestingly, it's just as important to suspend judgement on pieces I like as it is on pieces I don't. I can't afford to get stuck in yesterday's piece. If I like something too much it can start to control what I'm doing today. I don't want to mentally repeat myself. Often, similar images flow through, but that's different. I see each piece as information being given to me, if images repeats, it's obviously something The Artist feels I need to hear. If I consciously choose to repeat images, that's the opposite. That's me refusing to listen.
the artist seeks forgiveness, Monotype of the Day #208
One of the challenges of being an artist is there is no escape while you are working. Many times unprocessed emotions come up while working. I'm convinced this is why so many artists have been heavy drinkers, etc. These feelings can be raw and intense and as with anything, you can choose to face them or run away. I try my best to (wo)man up and deal. This is a very personal piece. I'm sharing it because it's an universal experience. We torture ourselves for years over such minor things. We turn to others for forgiveness when it is really we who need to forgive ourselves. Today after making this piece, I forgive myself for the times I didn’t live up to my own expectations
the artist rides a fish, Monotype of the Day #197
Not sure what’s going on here, but I’m going with it. Could be the start of some more fish exploration. We shall see 😊
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 😘
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. 😊
Dream of Time, Monotype of the Day #163
An early bedtime still eludes me. Still I am ever hopeful I will behave better tomorrow!😴😴😴
the heart of an artist, Monotype of the Day #140
the artist lives in the contradiction between the joy of making art and the constriction of having to. An artist must create or die. There is not much choice if an artist wants life. Freedom comes when the artist submits to The Artist.
The Ladder, Monotype of the Day #133
I’m still thinking of this idea from yesterday. I like the concept but I think this image is a little over worked. I blame the paper. I can’t get inspired by the cream anymore. I have a stack if grey waiting but it’s hard for me to tear on my own and my studio assistant isn’t on until Tuesday!
the artist is grateful for the support, Monotype of the Day #132
Happy Thanksgiving! xo
Partners, Monotype of the Day #130
the artist receives some help, Monotype of the Day #128
the artist dreams of flight, Monotype of the Day #118
the artist is trying to focus, Monotype of the Day #116
So distracted by the election tonight! Not easy to make a print, but I got it done! Phew!😊🙃😊
