While in many ways I would like an ETA on this work, for an artist, there is nothing more unpredictable than a painting. It is impossible to plan the life of making a painting. Some paintings take years, and some take a very short time. The painting will reveal itself to the painter when it is complete. I do recognize that the time is near for this work...but I am unsure of when.
The thing is complete when you can let it be. - Gita Bellin
Not today, anyway. My "never ending painting" continues in a texturally positive form and color direction... The thing is complete when you can let it be. - Gita Bellin
On December 17th I thought I had brought this work to a close, however this week I saw areas that I felt deserve improvement. I think I spoke too soon. With the help of my sketchbook drawings, I have developed the color, space and texture more throughout. I am more satisfied with the work and feel it is a better painting today than it was a few days ago. The thing is complete when you can let it be. - Gita Bellin