This image is based on a stock photo I had taken and tinkered with.  I have many farm based photos because I find the scenery interesting.  It represents childhood memories for me.  I’ve been thinking about a these based around these kinds of images where the farm scenes are washed out and fading and being replaced with new life and growing matter.  I’ll explain this in more detail as it develops and explain the idea behind it.

This image fell right into place on its own.. except for that one little cow that gave me grief and prevented me from letting myself complete the image.  But I made an executive decision and called it quits as I am very excited about this image and wont let that damned cow ruin it for me!

It was very much improvised and I ended out just going with what felt right.  I had very little obstacles until near the very end and have realised that I don’t need to over think these things, just get in there try it and cross those bridges as I get to them.

I was able to work fast and just edit bit’s and pieces over time as they dried.  I have found that allowing the image to dry, and the paper to return to its original texture greatly changes the look of the image.  So I get a chance to stand back and have a proper look at it before I continue.  This is convenient with my many interruptions during the day.

The scan does not do it much justice, but I will just have to live with that.  I am now determined to get together a good body of work that can be framed up and shown together in a small exhibition.  This challenge has been extremely helpful in keeping me on track and motivated.  Even the horrid rose image has been a part of a “journey” that is leading me towards a far better focus in the area and keeping my creative brain in action so it is not all lost to mush and baby gaga.

One last thing.  I love this paper!  (see the texture on the header at the top of the page)