Jody expressed her interest in one of my recent painting “Five Friends”, a study of texture, form, color, composition and connection.
One of my favorite paintings from 2020. Rough burlap pieces shaped and painted in relationship to one another. I see the rough texture of the burlap as beautiful. I discovered dramatic visual intersections and texture with two slightly overlapping pieces of burlap.
Jody purchased that painting yesterday. I am sad and happy. At first, I felt the excitement of Jody thinking and feeling enough about this work to purchase it. I was happy for her to have it and for me to earn some moolah! But then it was the sadness of losing the painting, of not having that painting around anymore to look at and enjoy myself. I realized it’s inspiring when someone is willing to spend their money for my art. Uplifted and excited I am to make more art. This practice is healing. The flow of creative energy, the positive force arising in my doodling, drawing, imagining, playing, painting drives me to continue exploring and having fun making more compositions. Paint and play with new possibilities using found material. Grateful I am.
Drew Thoughts 