GLW #102

October 9, 2023

And we're off! I wonder what this one will turn out to look like.

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October 15, 2023

The gesso and base coat of has been applied. I chose not to sand the board after the gesso was applied. It resulted in a rough surface that I later regretted.

October 18, 2023

A few marks have been made. As with all of my paintings at this point I have zero idea where it will end up.

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November 9, 2023

Most of my attention has been on other pieces in this collection. But taking baby steps is vital for maintaining s smidge of momentum.

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November 22, 2023

I don't like the roughness of this board. So I send every inch to smooth the board out.

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December 7, 2023

Moving more of my attention to this piece. Plus, I have a color pallet I found while in New York City at the MOMA gift shop (see the image below).

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December 14, 2023

I keep making marks and yet I still am unclear where this piece will end up.

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December 28, 2023

I kept painting during the holidays, never missing a day in the studio.

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January 4, 2024

I've abandoned my bat gammon board color inspiration, it simply didn't feel right. I was bored when I stood in front of the painting. Also, I decided to name this piece "Think Bigger."

January 7, 2024

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I've making more lines. This piece feels like it will never be just he way I want it to. So I keep going, hoping that sooner or later we will reach the end.

January 13, 2024

Now the additional marks are barely noticeable.

January 19, 2024

I'm at a resting point with this piece. It's not done. I just need to a few days off to see it from a new perspective.

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