3/28/16 Notes to Myself:

cjm 2007
Building a foundation in 
painting is an important part
of the process for me.
I start with a value study
in Ultramarine Blue. Navigating
the canvas, I start to define the
range of lights and darks. 
Simplifying the space to its
most important elements as
I experience it.

Sometimes the wheels fall off
later down in the process as I
begin to add the color.
But that happens less now these
days because I've learned to
count on that foundation. It's
a guide that helps pave the trail
to the final outcome.

So when the "wheels" go astray
I'm less influenced and often
see the gifts in the detour. Even
if I have to wipe everything down
and start all over, the foundation
remains standing unfettered by
the detour.