Stories....
When I began this painting,
the canvas was blank, I had no idea what I was beginning.....
I used bold strokes with a medium brush, changing the direction and introducing colour and depth with each application.
For a while I was pleased with it, but it kept drawing my attention and while I looked at it I'd imagine something else.
Eventually I put the canvas back on my easel and started to paint what was on my mind whenever I looked at it.
At the time I was researching - etymology of ancient stories, considering population movement and the obvious correlation with language development and skill.
I was also thinking about where I might keep it, which room in my house etc....
I introduced a background of forestry, I love autumnal woodlands
Next I decided I wanted it to be divided into a few sections, and scarred the centre, which the bough bridges
I wanted to see if I could bend rules and apply them
Of course the subjects that fascinate me have also intrigued artists before me....
Dali wasn't the first to make us consider subconscious inclusion and/or suggestion (by inference/direction)
