I began the hammer with what I thought was plenty of time to work. I ran short and promised myself to not get bogged down in the final sprint the next day. Previously I had always started and finished the works in one sitting. You can guess what happened. I got bogged down. I had hemmed myself in with ideas of what it might be and what was already painted. The hours ticked by. At one point, the painting was literally tossed off the easel in disgust. And then, after a deep breath, I put the painting back on the easel, smeared out much of what was there and in short order slapped it into shape. The lesson: Don't be afraid of destroying the painting.

Ball Peen, 6" x 5" available

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A recurring theme is the need to stop trying to hang my every dream and ambition on a painting. To that end, I offer up this clumsy little piece.

Onion, 6″ x 5″ available


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