Daily Painting Made a Finisher Out of Me
It hasn’t stopped. At some point everyday, I angle for the studio even if just for 10 minutes to get the hands moving and thinking. I used to average about 3 paintings a year. Never enough for an exhibit. Now, I average a large piece a week with the vision of the final series in mind throughout. I’m not at peace until I finish.
Frequency has a creative soul of it’s own. Like a marriage, there is that 3rd party always at play. Never just the two people. It can make you a bit crazy if you resist.

Mixed media-close up
This is the 2nd mural in a 5 part series of 3 paneled animal murals. They stack and reconfigure in all ways. It’s a very different modality for me. Collage is a bit more meditative and deliberate than my usual comfort zone of flying the paint on canvas.

Panel of Pudgy Birds Close Up
I really like the surprises. And the feeling of molding something, like a cake or sculpture.

Stacked Triangle
Layering and layering until the math is right.

Curious Bird. Close Up
And I let it be a bit rough. I never want to smooth it or have tidy lines. I’m not sure why, just yet.

A Beautiful Sunday Morning
This piece will live in my yoga studio for now. I like waking up the body to the birds that woke me up to a new creative avenue.
What’s next? Giraffe’s, Cats, Kangaroos, Zebras, Elephants? Not sure. Feel free to vote. The next piece is 18×24 with 2.5 inch deep sides. So more square than I’ve been working.
Have a wonderful week.
Thank you for sharing your beautifu work, Niya. You will never know how much inspiration you have been to me, and I am sure to others as you share your thoughts about the daily practice of doing your work, and the work itself. Truly, it has brought inspiration to me..
I’m SO glad Genevieve! You made my day. This is what it’s all about.