FOMO. Artists, When to Stop Exploring and Settle on a Theme. The Time may be NOW!

Study Your Past Work Today to Find Your New Favorite Style. Tomorrow, We Paint!

Each time I face an empty canvas or paper, I’m struck by how quickly my thought turns into action that results in something I was not thinking about. For two years now I’ve been exploring color and texture and tools while creating abstract works, primarily of landscapes and mindscapes. I’ve been afraid to edit my inner urges because maybe I don’t yet know what all is inside of me that wants to be expressed in this creative form.

I’ve been reviewing my abstract work over the past two years to see what stands out as a style to explore further. Is it a mark? Is it a color? Is it a brush stroke? What makes a painting strong enough to encourage the development of a full collection? It’s important that I figure this out right now because now is the time to create something new.

I want to build new collections to submit for solo shows in 2024. As I stand back and look at everything I’ve done, from sketches to finished canvases, it’s surprising to me that I’m not bored by any of it. How can I develop a style or theme if I like everything I’ve done so far? (Not bragging, just loving on ‘em!)

Which Paintings Make Me Want To Do More of That?

The paintings that speak the loudest are the paintings with the most chaos and color. They make me happy. And I can envision larger and larger canvases presenting these styles. It remains to be seen if I follow through or if an as-of-yet-unseen inner vision breaks through my determination to set a style. You know, I’ll keep you posted!

Let me know which three paintings you think I picked!

 See you next time. Thanks for reading.