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| By Rachel Jones |
As I recuperate from a recent incident, I decided to try a few new things. Usually once I have an idea for a painting, I begin it. We often have “that” moment before our easel where we doubt if we ever really knew what we were doing in the first place. Unfortunately, that’s part of the game. But I read recently where a painter was saying how preliminary sketches of the work helps to work out some of the kinks and a small painting is done before every painting (Phew!). I’ve always believed the problem solving happened once the painting started. But, I’m not too old to learn. So I thought I’d give it a try. I wanted to make an oil painting depicting one of my familiar themes (nature inspired). So I pulled out one of my many sketchbooks (why do I continue to buy more🤔) and put the idea down using watercolor, gouache, pens and forethought. If nothing else, I thoroughly enjoyed the process. Has it helped with the bigger picture? Time will tell so stay tuned. If you’d like to see a small video of part of the process, visit the link below. Thanks and have a beautiful week. -r
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