Friday, 20 January 2012

If you don't like it, just start again // Paint Party Friday 45*3

There really is no point in going on with a painting when everything tells you it's just not going to work. And there's also no point in keeping half painted canvases, or even finished ones, stacked away somewhere, taking up space and gathering dust, when you simply don't like them at all and know that you'll never ever fnish them. There really is just one thing to do - paint over it and start again. Which is exactly what I did last Sunday.

So far, it's only  a rough sketch, the first layer of (possible) colours. But  already, I like it a lot better than the first one, underneath. I love the colour green, and I love going for walks in the woods and country side. Nature is so inspiring. So I wanted to bring some of that into my home. I've also been thinking a lot about dreams and wishes these past few weeks and months, and especially now, with the beginning of a new year. The shape I associate with dreams and wishes is round - circles, bubbles, polka dots. But I also like lines, which give direction, point the way, lead you on on your journey through life, or just on your Sunday walk through the local woods.


There is of course still a lot to with this one, and I'll just have to see how it comes along. I hope to spend most of Sunday working on it. And if I don't like it at all, well, I'll just paint over it, and start again ;)


I'm so delighted with this green glass jar I bought in a second hand/thrift shop yesterday. There were two of them, and I just wish I had bought the other one too...


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24 comments:

  1. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 14:58

    I love your attitude!! I have a couple of paintings I started that I don't hate but they're in oils and I think I have come to realise that however much I like the idea of working in oils, I don't actually like the reality - too messy, too slow drying. So I may paint over them and try again with acrylic!!

    Funny how you associate dreams with round shapes - I know exactly what you mean, it seems to fit. I love the new start of your painting (of course I don't know what was underneath but this is looking really well so far). I love nature too and getting out for long walks with our dogs and look forward to see how this beautiful tranquil green painting progresses.

    Thanks for your comment, by the way, and yes, I love St. Albans too - it's such a pretty wee town!

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  2. carol l mckenna20 January 2012 at 15:27

    I love this painting ~ sometimes 'less is more' ~ there is such 'movement to the trees! ~namaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ~

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  3. carlarey20 January 2012 at 18:34

    I really like this. The colors are so tranquil, and I love the shapes of the trees and the intersecting lines.

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  4. Faye20 January 2012 at 19:35

    I love the gorgeous greens in this painting.
    Faye

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  5. Anne Butera20 January 2012 at 20:54

    Love your painting so far. Beautiful! I love greens, too. Your glass jar is a great find.

    And you are so right about just painting over something that's not working. Isn't that the wonderful thing about painting. You can always have a fresh start.

    Happy PPF!

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  6. Christine20 January 2012 at 21:26

    Lovely painting and that jar is a beautiful green too.

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  7. GlorV120 January 2012 at 21:28

    I love those greens and the green jar too. Very nice, thanks. Happy weekend to you.

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  8. Tracey FK20 January 2012 at 22:53

    Had a lovely time catching up on what you have been up to... I love this piece and that photo of the brushes in the jar is just superb... I am a bit believer in the paint over... wish I could do it in life too .... wouldn't that be great... have a great week... xx

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  9. Unknown21 January 2012 at 00:50

    Loving the painting, and what a wonderful photo of your fabulous op shop find. Happy PPF xx

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  10. Mary C. Nasser21 January 2012 at 02:51

    Lovely first layer! Looking forward to seeing more!
    Love the contours and shapes of the trees and all the wonderful greens!

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  11. Crystal21 January 2012 at 04:03

    I don't know what you painted over but I am loving this one.

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  12. Carolyn Dube21 January 2012 at 04:07

    Those trees are amazing - the way you have angled the ground, the colors, and the gentle shape of the trees creates such personality for them!

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  13. Ayala Art21 January 2012 at 04:12

    I love the monochromatic, I love the shapes... I see faces looking at the sky. And the other photos are great too.

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  14. peggy aplSEEDS21 January 2012 at 05:51

    i enjoyed all you greens today. thanks for sharing,
    hugs, peggy aplSEEDS

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  15. Gwen21 January 2012 at 17:29

    Your painting is wonderful and I just want to walk there!
    xx

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  16. ANNE21 January 2012 at 19:42

    Yup, that's totally my motto! Love your painting.

    xox

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  17. deeplyrootedinbeing21 January 2012 at 19:58

    Love it!

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  18. Mandy21 January 2012 at 22:13

    this ostensibly do peaceful but it also looks mysterious...from Alice in wonderland ..cool...xxx

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  19. *jean*22 January 2012 at 01:00

    oo beautiful greens! happy PPF!

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  20. SHERI COOK22 January 2012 at 02:54

    I like your style!
    I find myself hanging on to stuff like this and it is time to throw them away or START OVER as you have shared today. Thanks!
    Happy PPF!
    Sheri Cook/HappyHorseStudio

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  21. Daniele Valois22 January 2012 at 04:58

    beautiful. and those pics are incredible. I feel like I am in your studio and it is so green and peaceful!

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  22. EVA23 January 2012 at 04:08

    Off to a great start! Looking forward to seeing more...

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  23. Anne Manda23 January 2012 at 15:00

    Looks promising, the photos are beautiful! ♥

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  24. Geckostone24 January 2012 at 03:12

    Awesome painting! Wonderful photos too!!!

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