And so the conversation began - "... This painting was difficult to do." This particular work drove me almost to the brink on several fronts. Everything from contemplating to painting over it and creating something else, to making it more abstract, to putting the unfinished work away for several months and then tackling it again. One particular aspect that drove me crazy were the details. For example, painting in small windows using fairly large brushes.
I also learned what not to do. Even though I find the small town villages of Maine's picturesque and historic ports - I will not paint them ever again. Through my creative process, I have also learned my limits. One of those limits is when I realize that painting is no longer fun and it becomes a chore.
One of the allures of these ocean-side towns is that they have character. Many people fall in love with the "romance" as well as the history. We are one of the few areas left in the United States where these historic buildings and quaint houses still reside along the shore, and haven't been overtaken by condos and hotels.
I feel that the long, sometimes harsh winters, have preserved this area and these buildings from corporation take-overs. Local citizens, who also embrace the history and character of the area, help in this preservation.
Like the apple tree painting that was highlighted in yesterdays blog, this work was also done on canvas paper, measures 18x24 inches in size, and is still in my collection.
Until next time,
The Happy Painter,
Jill
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