You are lost the moment you know what the result will be. ~Juan Gris
Within the seed, a secret
encaustic mixed media
12×9 inches
I can’t even recall how many transformations this painting has been through or even exactly how many layers of paint makes up this piece. It is a painting I have been working on, on and off, for several weeks. Mmm, actually, maybe months. Perhaps even a few years? I suppose I should know the answers to this or not admit that I don’t know to anyone besides myself. It was just something I worked on here and there, think it was done, then no, no it wasn’t. Paint over, scrape back, paint again, leave alone for a few months. Repeat. You get the idea. But now, I know, with 100% certainty, that the painting that it was supposed to be all along is finally here. It just took me a while to get there.
When I was in Oregon for EncaustiCamp, I finally got to hold Judy Wise and Stephanie Lee‘s book, Plaster Studio: Mixed-Media Techniques for Painting, Casting and Carving
Truly a wonderful piece, including the name. Even though the area above the horizon line is beautifully textured, I love the emptiness — the waiting for what is to come.
I just sit here and admire every new piece you create, Bridgette. And I love it that you remind us that we don’t know the answers beforehand and that perseverance is required. Love the new piece.
This piece is beautiful – organic, earthy, filled with depth. And congrats on your inclusion in the book — it is a good one.
It is what it is supposed to be. Love the studio sneak peek in the side bar…always intriguing.
Great piece. Love it!
love this p;iece. Lucky you to be at the camp. lyndax
This piece and it’s title, “within the seed, a secret” is very mysterious and wonderful! And I bought one of the books from Judy at Encausticamp, an it is wonderful!
roxanne
I always find my roots in Gauguin’s “I close my eyes in order to see.” Gris rings true in the same way.
Wonderful deep roots too in your multi-layered ‘Within the seed, a secret’
I love the process you describe…it’s one of my favorites too:
Paint over, scrape back, paint again, leave alone for a few months. Repeat.
Beautiful post! That painting really has arrived and I can just imagine the secret! Love the painting.
You mentionned a book you bought…Well I just bought The Artist Unique featuring, among many great artist, you and Karin Bartimole. I’m loving it!