there is work. 
I have to admit that I have been sloppy at preparing surfaces to work on. I am eager to begin, to create, to watch the collaboration between  what is conscience and tangible mingle with what is intangible and unknown... but for now patience is called for and layers of preparation need to dry and become a foundation for the unknown. 

I'm working towards the December show using materials that are new to me, epoxy and resin. This is the best part exploring the possibilities of growth. There are two paintings setting the stage for the ride, Patrick and Kevin (to be renamed later) these paintings begin with a look at objects that reflect their identities. I started Patrick two months ago but had to put it aside to prepare for the March show. I will be preparing the canvas tomorrow for Kevin, this is also a new process. I'm using an oil based ground instead of gesso...each painting has to be done separately and left to dry for 24 hours before a second coat can be applied and need to cure for a week before the painting can begin. So in the meantime I'm gluing pages of books together in order to rearrange their content and waiting for canvas to dry and that is about all I can do for now in the space. 

I can not paint in the studio until this work is done.
This is where I stopped, luckily I made a note of the palette colors.  ->->->

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