The Headland Rock

The Cave. (completed painting)

A finished painting is not only concise in its execution but is resolute as a process of decisions as well and they should all be shown clearly, even if they are the result of many failed attempts, there is after all beauty in imperfection. The materials that I use are associated with the skill of being an Artist and are often the focus of the viewer. Once established however they can never be changed. This transition is difficult and can only come about through years of perseverance. It seems that 'a formation' what ever it is, is essential to our development, for something to materialise, that describes our nature truthfully, even if we are unable to achieve a definite end as such!

Let us not forget that chance is also an important factor, the tools and materials that we use are formed organically in the language of painting and also becomes the focus. For instance the Artist Francis Bacon used towelling and a comb to create textures and cotton wool on canvas's that were stretched backwards. All of these practises were associated with his own particular artistry. 

The Cave 1