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[mhgagnon]

A friend asked me about my paintings. As I've written, the studio work pretty much stopped over the summer. I was so focused on how to financially get through a week that there was no energy left for painting. But, I was able to explore iPad paintings and that filled my creative space.

Before I stopped painting, I had painted these:



oil on Arches oil paper, 16"x10"




oil on canvas, 30"x40"




oil on canvas, 36"x36"




oil on canvas, 40"x30" (this, right now, is my all time favorite)




About 6 weeks ago, I returned to painting. I pulled out an old canvas, and worked it. It's still in progress but I love where it's headed. And, although these are all from my "beach" series, I am getting a better sense of what I really am exploring in the work. It is about the journey to the beach...but in a deeper sense, I'm explore "Home". Pardon the crappy photo in this one.

oil on canvas, 30"x40"

Comments

[bitterlawngnome.livejournal.com]

Interesting to see the evolution ... compared with say the bleeding vessels

[mhgagnon.livejournal.com]

truly. those vessels feel a lifetime away.

[kdotdammit.livejournal.com]

Beautiful paintings M! I understand that pressure very well. I'm glad you found a way to keep your creative spirit alive, and your new painting is beautiful and dreamy.

[mhgagnon.livejournal.com]

oh thanks K! And I'm digging on the fact that you're into the guitar...in addition to your other endeavors. xo

[kdotdammit.livejournal.com]

Thanks M! I'm working on an actual song. I hope I can get it down soon. I LOVE playing the guitar. It kicks butt and feels great. XO

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you've been able to recharge and rediscover your creativity!

[mhgagnon.livejournal.com]

Thanks!