Imagination stirred

'Dereliction'...wasteland and derelict places have interesting shapes and worn aged items. There is something about the non-pretty which captures my imagination. My paintings often feature the dull and sombre nature of a wilder place. This painting is about that although it did evolve along its creation. I covered parts, added more, rubbed them with brushes, cloths or my hands and worked until I felt it could rest. I am often tempted to work it too much then regret it. More gesso will cover anything I don't like. The ink drawing is more considered...and carefully placed. If it doesn't work I cover it up, rub it away and begin again. It's a process of creation, destruction and renewal. This is a sheet of 300gsm paper, about 16x11 inches using a mix of Art Graf, Gouache, Gesso and ink.