Wasn't gonna post on the weekends --

But I want to move on from these. So here's the original painting of the woman with beads (top) and two variations. The third (bottom) is actually a different woman, but I thought she made a good addition to the series. I find when I paint a series, painting the same thing over and over again but in a decidedly different manner, it forces me to try new things. I experiment, whereas previously I might have just depended on old techniques. This is particularly fruitful when I'm pleased with the first result. Then everything that follows is gravy -- no pressure.

"Beads No. 2" (top)  Ink and watercolor on paper. Purchase a print here.

"Beads No. 3" (center) Ink and watercolor on paper. Purchase a print  here.

"Beads No. 1" (bottom)  Ink and watercolor on paper. Purchase a print here.

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Beads No. 2

Beads No. 2
4" x 6" ink and watercolor on paper
Print available here

I drew this young woman a couple of times; I just got sucked into her eyes and wanted to draw her again and again. I ended up painting three different color variations, this being the first. I just kept feeling the hot caribbean sun and seeing that still sheet of glass, the turquoise sea. I dunno. I think the other versions will surprise you, but I'll show you those later this week. Hmm, I promised to do the same with those people-like fronds pushing up through the barbed wire -- yes I've got more of those to share, too. I just hate to repeat myself with the same subject matter so soon, regardless of how different they turn out. Stick around, they'll all show up. Something completely different is in the works for tomorrow. Thanks for the comments, to those who leave them -- they let me know someone is really out there.

You are out there, aren't you?

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