Fractured, Oil and Graphite, 36" x 24"
Another month, another painting. I think that this one is nearly complete. I might go back into the shadow on the face and decrease the contrast between it and the light a little.. But part of me likes the heightened confusion too.
I'm concerned that I don't make enough work. I know if I were ever to reach a more professional level, I would need to produce work more quickly, but I don't know how to speed up my process. My ideas just take a lot of time to consider because the initial images I start with are much more complex and full of superfluous forms, relationships, etc.. I have to pare those ideas down to only keep the essentials that support the feel of the painting as a whole. It takes a while for me to decide what is essential, and to let go of anything I might have initially had my heart set on.
Any ideas? I know this is just shop talk for artists, but I'm curious if anyone has any artistic process time savers or other ways of upping production without compromising genuine intent in their work.
As always, feel free to leave your comments. I welcome anything!
