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A Path Without Intent.

As I paint, a relationship develops between me and the piece of work.

I think of it as a partnership between the painting and I.

I explore, and try out ideas.

The painting offers visual suggestions, areas of interest, possible elements to develop.

I accept or reject them.

Playing with the paint I add and remove, modify and adjust, colour, composition, tone and balance, trying the while to remain open to the clues the painting presents. Not to dominate.

Slowly a cohesive whole emerges.

How it is that you recognise when a paintings finished, I don't know. You just do.

It's a good feeling.

I hope you share that feeling when you look at my paintings too.

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Almost Home Oil on canvas 30" x 20"
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