It’s hard to believe that 13 months have past since I completed my last painting. The long hiatus arose because I nearly painted myself into a corner. The paintings in this series represent the opening of each chapter from my second novel, The Adventures of Infinity & Negativa. Periodically, I’d overhaul the manuscript. What I discovered after completing chapter 14’s canvas was I couldn’t change those chapters around because I’d have to rearrange the order of the paintings. Since I’m an amateur painter, the quality of the canvases have improved greatly with each one.
An artist friend of mine tried to cheer me up by saying I was probably my own worst critic and no one else would probably notice. I’m the only one who needs to notice! I still revamped the manuscript, leaving the opening scenes, which corresponded with the paintings, intact. In retrospect, I should have waited until the manuscript was completed before painting the first canvas. Yet, it’s difficult for me to put a good idea on hold.
I got back into the groove of prepping this canvas, but forgot to apply tape prior to laying the baseline paint. I realized too late, but I think the mistake adds another dimension to the waves. For an opening scene about waves, I could have made them even bigger.The 15th canvas has more subdued colors than the rest. That works for the storyline since it follows the chapter where the main character experienced a temporary death. The next one, which I’ve already started prepping, will have more suggestive subject matter and bolder colors. After all, the main character now has a new new purpose in life after her near death experience.