Painting again

I have just started the hard but satisfying journey of picking up a paintbrush once again. I seem to be able to achieve the desired results in other art forms, but painting is always difficult - rarely am I satisfied with the results - thus it is a constant challenge for me, but one which is so rewarding when it 'comes together'.

These are details of the current painting - only small - about 250mm x 300mm - I'm not showing you the whole picture 'cos I'm not happy with it, but I oh so love these details:

 

 - just like I love the peeling paint on the table on the deck.

CHANGE OF SCENERY - LATEST PAINTING

I belong to the Collaboration of Maleny Artists [COMA in name but not in spirit].

We are having a group exhibition opening this Saturday based on aspects of the local environment. After much deliberation and changing of my mind and nearly throwing in the towel [all typical when it comes to my painting], I decided to base my work on some beautiful gum tree shadows which fell across my canvas as it was sitting on the ground.

I am at last happy with a painting.

I am going to print out this detail as my 2009 Christmas card.