Stuck in the Drawing

There is a thing that happens to me (I'm sure it happens to other painters, too) when I begin working on an WIP.  I get stuck in the drawing.  The fluidity of the under painting is lost when the paint dries. I suppose this particular painting has an ambiguous ending, as I don't have any clear idea where it will end up. I enjoy the process of finding my way, usually.  Right now I'm frustrated. My plan is to scrape back some of the layers so only a ghost will show in certain areas, then work back on top. 

Progress thus far.

Keep on, Keeping on

Yesterday I went out to run a few errands and let my painting dry a bit. I wound up at the mall and found a temporary used book shop. I came home with a new(used) book Claude Monet by Nancy Nunhead.

I started leafing through it and found Wild Poppies.  

I love the mix of dirty whites and greens balanced by the vibrant reds and blues.  I think this color palette suits the new piece I've started.  This is the progress I've made so far.

  

   

Inspired

I started a new piece yesterday and it felt really great. It's been far too long since I've been inspired. I almost didn't recognize the feeling. Updates soon to come.