of living root
encaustic and mixed media
9×12 inches
This panel has been through so many transformations, I wish I had documented it. It’s almost hard to believe what it once was. I have been re-working old paintings, to clear out space, storage wise and psyche wise. Some old paintings I will always keep because they are like markers of my journey and growth. Others…..just need to go away! I actually intended to keep part of the original painting’s image in this one, but it was really preventing me from moving forward with the painting. No matter what I tried to do, it was keeping me stuck. Finally I just decided to do away with it and brushed a loaded brush of titanium white over it. Then everything just clicked and I finished the painting in a matter of a few hours, what had been taking me weeks. Sometimes I just need to take a deep breath and let go.
I recently set up a Facebook fan page for FusedChicago, the encaustic group that has been forming in Chicago. Please take a look and become a fan! So far, members have been uploading links to their online portfolios. I am hoping that we will use the page to announce group and individual shows, events that have to do with encaustics, and other pertinent information.
a marvelous result from your loaded brush…’Of living root’ is dreamy
A great ending to a beautiful piece.
This is fantastic and gives great hope to all of us who’ve started things that went wrong. I could name one that is hanging on my garage wall and I see it every night when I get out of the car. Titanium white, you say??? (Your painting is great!)
Sometimes a piece of artwork seems to have a ‘mind’ of its own and you just have to give it its own way.
Trusting your inter voice is when great things happen.
Love the new creation.
I adore this piece. I love that you have the courage to start over on a piece. I get stuck and can’t move forward, but you have shown me that in order to move ahead, sometimes you must start fresh.
BTW, thought that encaustic heart was adorable. Not sure I could have melted it so easily.
Bridgette, I just found your blog and completely understand! Reworking, cutting up, painting over, recycling from that huge stack of frustration is so freeing. I DO love this piece. It’s great. Adding you to my favorites! Pat Chapman
Love your delicate touches !
scanning through some pages, after reading your top post about the difference between city and water, i see that grass and think of the grasses that grown near the water… its always adjustment of soul and rhythms when we make a shift of place. Time alone helps the transition for some of us.
Love this. It has a patchwork, quilt like feel and the stitching is a stellar touch. Love it!