Today was officially the last day of painting in the studio. I just cleaned up my paint and bagged up my supplies, and I’m feeling really lonely and sad about having to leave this place. Although at first my studio creeped me out, it’s sort of become my own little home here in Montecastello di Vibio. I created so much art in this space and really reflected upon my experience here in this room. I’ve had the whole attic to myself, which has been really nice, but I was always afraid to go up to the roof (because there is a make-shift staircase that says “Dangerous” and a mini Alice in Wonderland door to surpass to reach the roof). Today I went to explore and found that it was one of the most peaceful places in the whole city, right here from my studio at the top of the world. I sat up there for about a half hour just feeling the breeze and taking pictures. I felt that it was my own little moment here, and that I don’t think I’ll invite anyone else up there just so it remains a sacred little place for me. Here are some panoramas of what was up there, but they don’t compare to the experience of actually being up there.
In life drawing I actually did two pieces (relatively fast pieces) but I’m pretty happy with how they turned out.
Mano (Hand), 16” x 20”, 9-21-11
Impressione, 16” x 20”, 9-21-11
Also, as my final painting I figured it would be appropriate to finish off the self portrait with the landscape. This is really my only attempt at a landscape – but it’s pretty obvious what I’m trying to say here.
Me Stessa, 20” x 16”, 9-21-11And since my painting day has ended, this is my last piece entitled “Progress.” Goodbye, my palette friend, may you help other artists along their artistic journeys in the future :)
Mano is really awesome. I'm glad you spent some time concentrating on hands cause they are difficult!
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