Twists and Turns of Passion Painting #2

I wanted my second painting to be dark, rich, vivid, and red. I want to manifest the passion behind the color red. I also figured it was appropriate since I'm on my period. I'm not sure how exactly that ties, but I had that intention in mind. In the back of my mind, though, I remember thinking how much I like twists, turns, and twirls. That's one of the main appeals of painting for me.

I'm still a beginner. After all, it's the second one I've done! I realized that I can't maintain a certain brush stroke because the paint starts to dry. I started feeling like the original plan I had wasn't going to work, but I wasn't disappointed like I usually get. I saw a bright orange abstract painting earlier today, and I wanted to use that as inspiration. The base was orange and colors were layered over it within the same orange family.

I quickly realized that I couldn't cover my entire canvas red. Somehow that challenge resulted in me using more paint in slightly different shades twirling until most of the paper was covered. Different shades of red mixed in with white to make pink or blue to make a poor attempt at purple were layered over and over. I call it Twists and Turns of Passion. Each vision and dream is strong, but it gets replaced or redefined with the new visions that come to me. The original layer never disappears or fades, though. It may be hidden or forgotten, but the foundation is there. Every new layer builds on the original platform.

Creative Experimentation

I was struck with the desire to paint! So I went with that energy and bought my own version of a Beginner's Acrylic Paint Kit for under $20. (I'll post pics of the products soon!) My first attempt reveals the kind of person I am. I focus on small details rather than the big picture. I start one thing and transition to another. They collectively have the ability to tell a story but appears scattered. I call that first painting, "Creative Experimentation."

Vision Board

After a spiritualist told me that I need to paint or draw to have some creative release and an eye-awakening experience at work, I went to Michael's Craft store and bought what I would describe as a Beginner's Acrylic Painting Starter's Kit. For less than $20 I bought an acrylic sketchbook, a set of paint brushes, and a set of acrylic paint. I don't know if that's a good deal or not, but I find it affordable. Sure, I won't be taking the bus for the next two weeks. But I think it's worth it. I'll post pics when I'm able.

It's certainly not a work of art, but it makes me wonder why I've procrastinated on it for as long as I have. In fact, painting was never much of an appeal for me. But ever since the spiritualist suggested painting or drawing, the idea of the richness and vivid colors from paint, specifically acrylic, inspired me. I used to believe that I wasn't creative enough because I can't draw. But this time around the idea of paint being abstract is what appealed to me.

I'm not ashamed of my work, but I'm not comfortable saying I'm proud of it. It's a little scattered and clearly experimental. It's evident that there wasn't much thought into it, but it demonstrates a level of rigidity and curiosity. Through that process, though, I now know what kind of other techniques I'd like to use in the future. Instead of using scattered images and focusing on small details, I want to just paint without limitations. I think I can get there.