Comments on: Let it go, let it go

By: debiriley

debiriley — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 03:08:49 +0000

In reply to John. you made me smile on that one John!! yes, you and me both.... more Resolutions, Please! cheers, Debi

By: John

John — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:15:24 +0000

In reply to debiriley. Quite so! and I'm beginning to cope better with the disappointment that accompanies my failures and am now able to see them as an essential part of my journey. Must confess that I'm looking forward to increasing amounts of resolution though!

By: debiriley

debiriley — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 01:39:10 +0000

In reply to John. I really can believe, and understand the feelings. failures are merely images that just have not yet ..been resolved! :)

By: John

John — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 21:10:36 +0000

In reply to debiriley. So nice to read your comments! I can't begin to tell you how terrified of painting trees I've been in the past (although must confess to still being fearful of tackling forests!) Still trying to learn from the masters but am at last willing to endure the failures in pursuit of the successes!

By: debiriley

debiriley — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 23:29:51 +0000

it is Lovely to see tree foliage painted like this! calming and soothing and balanced.
Loose and free! big blocks of shapes! vs the itsy individual leaf by leaf….with 7 different vibrant colors.

By: John

John — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:35:28 +0000

In reply to Keith Tilley.

Hi Keith – thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment. I still fear that letting go may be something that’s easier said than done – and as for tackling the expectations of a commission, well I’ve probably got a long way to go before I’ll ever feel ‘loose’ in that situation! Some great work on your site too and I hope you won’t mind that I’ve added my name to your email list! Hope that you can drop by again sometime. All the best

By: Keith Tilley

Keith Tilley — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:48:32 +0000

Hello John. So much of this is familiar to me. I leave paintings where I can see them for a few days too, so that I can reassess them. There is always the danger of over-working them though, and if I try another version it nearly always feels less free. Similarly, I find commissions difficult because inevitably I feel more tense.
I have been surprised how often other people like paintings that I don’t think are my best. Maybe we are too close to the process, and know when a painting hasn’t gone the way we would like, even if it isn’t obvious to other people. I think the secret, as you have found, is to be prepared to ‘let it go’.

By: John

John — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:27:08 +0000

In reply to Sabiscuit. You too Sabiscuit - hope you can drop by again sometime

By: Sabiscuit

Sabiscuit — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:57:35 +0000

In reply to John. John, thank you so much. I am very happy you went over for a visit. I appreciate your support. You are a master with the brush and I feel inspired to continue experimenting with minimalist expression. Have a great Wednesday.

By: John

John — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:49:06 +0000

In reply to Bec Britain.

Aha – I wondered if you’d see this!! Well they’re all safely stashed away in a cupboard somewhere now awaiting your next visit! Look forward to seeing you soon and – note to self – whichever you prefer is just fine by me! x