one layer at a time

Final product for my first painting. I was thrilled that it looked like an illustration from a fairy tale.

I used a few petals from dried roses to add texture to the painting.

Second layer of my second painting.

The third layer of my second painting.

During my search for other forms of self-expression painting was the first alternative I found to writing. In honor of that, I'll write very little. All I would like to say is that painting is a wonderfully slow process, that requires absolutely no foresight. At least the way I do it. It can be playful and messy. Since I've had no practical training I cannot anticipate the end result. This leaves me with simple experimentation, which is liberating.