I have 3 new paintings in the works. I've been juggling a lot right now outside of the studio and I seem to be running out of time to finish these paintings. I've given myself the rule of having to finish my paintings in 3 weeks or 21 days. I thought for these 3 I would do the 3 weeks rule, but have found it difficult. I don't want to go back to the 21 days where i just tally the days that I spend with them. I want solid deadlines for my process. But since I can't be in the studio full time I'm considering changing it to 5 weeks. That way a good portion of the time can still be dedicated to thinking about, sitting with, and meditating on each painting to the full capacity. I want to be pushed with a time limit but I want to also lack the stress and anxiety that might otherwise force something to come out in a reckless manner. I'm okay with things looking as though they came out recklessly, but I want to feel harmony within myself when I make these paintings. And by that I don't mean to imply that my mood or persona, when painting, always has to be calm and peaceful. I just don't want to constantly be chasing the clock. We do that enough in our daily lives as it is.
So, with that said, my process must evolve and change with the times and demands of my current lifestyle. I'll keep you updated.
