This is my first painting following a long needed break. I started with a loose red drawing and have been gradually building up the forms, allowing parts of the original marks to remain visible. I'm enjoying the process and feeling excited to paint again. I'm not feeling particularly stuck, but I'd love some fresh perspectives to inspire my continued exploration. I'm mostly curious about: - What do you notice about the relationship between the initial drawing and the painted forms? - Which passages feel most interesting or alive to you, and why? I'm less interested in figuring out how to finish the painting right now and more interested in discovering possibilities I might not have considered as I continue. Thanks!

Anne Brierley @anne-brierley-7522 painter printmaker sometimes teacher Welcome Anne!

When to decide when to keep working vs stop?

I really enjoyed that! Thanks all.

This feature isn't working. I am ending it. As those of you who've been with me for ages know I have tried many things to build this membership. Always balancing what I care about participating in with what mentees/artists desire. Initially it was simply about Creativity Club, that is the part I love the most. Critique Club feels like a natural addition, love her too. I had thought that since I added technical lessons into the library - a live lesson would be aligned and attract more people. The few people who joined FOR the live workshops have cancelled their subscription since and to be honest I can't afford this much energy output on something that isn't giving energy back. This is so interesting because it shines a light on a problem. If these workshops were something I loved doing right now I wouldn't mind so much how long it took to get them going. How long did I show up for creativity club through sparse attendance (still happens!) to keep her alive because I love her?? Forever! I have thoroughly enjoyed writing lately, and sharing the gallery experience blow by blow. I need to think on what feels right to make for this membership beyond the clubs, let it evolve through inspiration and passion. - I WILL still be doing the artist statement workshop. But I think we should make them annual or biannual or even quarterly offerings, and add one for artist bios too!! (I feel excitement about this!) - If you were looking forward to any of the live monthly workshops on the calendar and feel disappointed let me know and describe what you were excited about.