Working on the “Kanji” abstract series
Kanji #1 - 12” x 12” Acrylic on Masonite - $200
PAINTINGS COMPLETED TODAY: 4
PAINTINGS COMPLETED TO DATE: 16
I have decided to keep track of how many paintings I complete so I don’t have to go back and count them again and again.
After looking at the two of the abstract images I did last week, my wife mentioned they looked like Kanji, or Japanese or Chinese characters. So, I Googled some beginning Kanji (up, down, man, woman, etc.) and decided to paint those today. I used them as a starting point in some abstract paintings. I think they turned out OK.
Kanji #2 - 12” x 12” Acrylic on Masonite - $200
Last week, I did 5 paintings on Monday and hardly made it down to the studio after that. That isn’t the point of this experiment to paint 100 paintings. The point is to get into the studio for the next 100 days and create art.
So, I made an effort to get down there today I ended up completing four paintings. I need to get down to the studio (I say “down” because it is downstairs) and paint every single day till New Years.
While painting, I get frustrated because what I am doing looks silly or contrived. But then I have to remind myself that this is supposed to be fun and natural. “Art is Fun and Natural.” I should engrave that and put it up on the wall.
Here’s to Fun and Natural…
Hey Shawn, I love that you’re doing this! The site looks great and I will make sure that I come on often to make sure you’re staying inspired. I would say that you should do the star system, but i’m afraid that I’d default to the highest star every time because that’s how stoked I am on your stuff. Stay Inspired.
i said stay inspired too many times back there. stay inspired.
That’s cool. I can never be too inspired!
Thanks Roger. You are “hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise.”