I come to my easel late tonight, after a gorgeous day spent outside gardening and painting the wood for the new garden gate. At 64 degrees, I could hardly spend this January day another way with so many tasks piled up. The cows, chickens and sunset were all calling out to be painted, but I just could not answer that call. So, I choose this flashy moon cactus to paint, in honor of the bright full moon outdoors. I am exploring what my fountain pen inks can do, on paper I do not like. These Diamine inks are very fluid, and mingle with water. The colors separate with a will of their own, making each painting completely one of a kind. When I don't have much time, I turn to a miniature ATC sized paper which I cut up from scrap paper, or papers that don't make the cut for my regular work. It's the perfect way to use them in a playful manner, and see if perhaps a certain method could make them acceptable. It's all about the process after all. Painting number 4752 in 4752 days, just over 13 years for daily painting and posting. Wowza.
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