Improvisation no. 2 2010 theme: Ive got a crush on you

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Crush is finished and a better quality image as been uploaded to the Main page at

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Check it out.  More comments later, with information concerning my next work on a 20″ by 120″ canvas, which starts tonight.

Had a technical issue with this canvas that took the edge off of a clean start.  I am going to look over the plan for this next theme:  sandman.  OK,  anyone under 40 probably has no idea what I am talking about or has ever heard of this music but this  piece carries a lot of fond feelings for me.

Here is where it all starts.  I have no idea what is next beyond my current routine of prepping the canvas and rolling on some kind of a base coat.   All I know is that I will be using brighter colors to reflect the mood of this theme.  But, that does not mean much more then a place and an idea to start with.

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The Abstract Music Theme ‘Crush’ done tomorrow

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I am near completion of Crush, and I am feeling that I pulled this one out. When I was stalled I would, which I often do,  look back at previously works for clues  in solving issues with this work.

There are always clues in each finished canvas that will lead the way forward. Sometimes it involves a quick glance. Sometimes it comes form walking back and forth looking across the work,  or moving in close, or looking at a small tight section, or in different light.  The clues are in each finished work to move forward and that is why I am near the completion of Crush.

It is signed.  In the past the signature on the front would be the last thing I did. Lately, my signature has become an important feature in the work.  Interestingly,  I do wait but when I add my initials, will placed and looking correct,  I know  to begin cleaning up and finishing the look, knowing it’s time has come.

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The music of Crush

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The painting Crush 24 by 96inches, modern music theme

The last two nights were difficult.  Since the background is so busy, to much going I see now, it is at times difficult how to decide what to do with the music in terms of color and how to separate.  I struggled on Sunday night, until I just had to quit because of time, making some progress with the beams.  Last night it seemed to come together better when I sharpened the edges of the note shafts, and late deciding   to soft out the notation and the shafts by blending.

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