From the wilderness into the wasteland

I have decided to leave an account concerning the process of making an artwork.  The artwork in this case is a triptych of three 120cm x 150cm acrylic paintings on canvas, entitled ‘The Walls’. The images above show the first and second stages of the initial painting from the triptych. The many of the elements in the painting have been taken from sketches, direct from photographs and occasionally from the imagination. I may put some of these alongside the next stage.  I have a broad idea concerning the structure of the painting/paintings, but elements may change or be removed as the work progresses.  Some of this can be seen if a comparison is made between the two images.  And that’s about it.  This is more a visual record than a written one.  However, this painting style suits me emotionally and I am really enjoying making this work. This cannot be said of some of my more recent creations.