Yesterday evening I had the pleasant job of delivering a painting to a young couple who bought one at my recent exhibition. I got a very warm welcome from them at their home and we had a very interesting discussion about the exhibition and my plans for further work.
I outlined what I think my next theme will be and the timescale in which I hope to get the paintings done. They were very encouraging and hoped to be able to attend the next opening which I hope will be late 2011. It was very interesting to get their reaction to the new theme and even to see what a different view the husband had to it compared to his wife's view. It is on the general theme of sickness and illness but as yet I can't say what my specific theme will be as I want to let my ideas simmer and develop a bit before I start work on the canvasses.
It will be a new approach for me and will give me scope to adopt innovative ways to express views and challenge popular perceptions of well known subjects.
I am really looking forward to getting down to the task.
Views on painting as an interest and how different ideas come to mind for paintings. Situations, occasions and ideas that inspire me to paint. Efforts to capture the rugged beauty and fascinating character of Ireland and its people. Some more abstract ideas and far-flung places that suggest paintings and also my response to moods and situations that urge me to paint. Finally some opinions and reactions to people and how they respond to what I produce.
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